Getting ahead of Scarcity

This situation will change

The economic crisis interrupted the trend toward increased scarcity and higher prices--especially for critical supplies, talent, real estate, and other key commodity inputs.  In some cases, prices for resources and assets--including real estate, steel, copper, and labor--dropped sharply, often below fair value.

This situation will change, however. Many commodity prices have already rebounded, and scarcity will return, creating talent shortages.  Wholesaler-distributor's should act now to gain long term advantage.  distributors should:

• Secure access to critical resources and relationships
• Find and keep the best available talent
• Move quickly on mergers, acquisitions, and other opportunities for consolidation
• Embrace green business to grow revenue and reduce resource usage

ACTION POINT: Look for the opportunities to strategically expand your businesses operations, product and service offerings.