Facing the Forces of Change

The sixth edition of the National Association of Wholesaler Distributors' (NAW) Distribution Research and Education Foundation (DREF) study titled "Facing the Forces of Change(r): Future Scenarios for Wholesale Distribution" is now available.

The study includes results of surveys of 1,600 manufacturers, distributors and customers across 50 different industries and 75 in-depth interviews with leading supply chain and distribution channel experts. It provides manufacturers, wholesaler-distributors, suppliers and their customers with insight into shifts in the industry environment through 2006 and a scenario planning methodology to help companies prepare for the future.

For more information, contact Greg Erickson, National Association of Wholesaler Distributors, 1725 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006, 202-872-0885, Fax: 202-785-0586, E-mail: gerickson@nawd.org, Web: www.nawpubs.org.