The Future of Manufacturer/Distributor
Working Relationships Opinion Survey
Prolonged economic uncertainty, razor-thin margins and the ever-shifting sand of government regulation are just a few of the challenges faced by manufacturers and distributors.
Both parties are taking action in response to these challenges.
Will these actions strengthen or weaken manufacturer/distributor working relationships?
We all need more information
In an effort to gain a better understanding of how manufacturer/distributor working relationships are adapting and changing in response to the current state of the economy, we're conducting this brief opinion survey.
Please complete this survey. The results will be published
in the next issue of our newsletter.
1.
Please indicate the nature of your business.
Select from below
Manufacturing
Wholesaling/distribution
2. Industry segment.
Select from below
Agricultural
Animal health
Chemicals
Construction
Electrical equipment
Electronics
Fluid control & filtration
Foodservice E&S
Furniture
Hardware & fasteners
Healthcare
Industrial MROP
Instrumentation
Lumber & wood
Machine tools
Material handling
Medical
Mining
Motion control
Packaging
Paper
Petroleum
Plastics
Power transmission
Primary metals
Textiles
Transportation
Truck equipment
Utilities
Other
3. How are manufacturers and distributors in your industry
responding to the prolonged economic downturn?
4.How have your working relationships been impacted by these responses?
5. What do you think the future holds for manufacturer/distributor
working relationships in your industry?
Thank you for your participation.