NAFCD Quarterly Executive Trends Index Available

NAFCD has partnered with a leading research firm to provide you with the NAFCD Quarterly Executive Trends Index. The report is based on member data submission and provides valuable benchmarking and forecasting data. You can compare the results of your company with key trends identified by your fellow NAFCD members.

This data and analysis is available exclusively to NAFCD members. View the first report here.

Your input will be requested for the second report which will be available in October and presented at the 2013 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention during Mark Herbek's session, Trends in the Building Product Supply Chain. With your participation in the Quarterly Executive Trends Index survey, a larger amount of data can be aggregated for better comparison and analysis.

In addition to the Quarterly Executive Trends Index, NAFCD's new partnership provides you with access to research on home centers, residential construction, non-residential construction, industrial distribution and other related topics. These industry updates and insights will be provided monthly and are available in the Members Only section of the website, username and password required.

2013 Performance Index Survey Deadline Extended to August 26!

The best source of financial benchmarks for the industry is the NAFCD Performance Index. This report presents a wealth of financial and operating guidelines. In addition, it provides direct comparisons between your firm and other participating firms. This valuable information is, however, only available to firms that participate in the study.

To participate in this survey, please click here (Excel) or here (PDF) for a copy of the survey. Once you download the survey, please mail the completed survey to The Profit Planning Group with a copy of your income statement and balance sheet by August 26, 2013.

NAFCD Announces New Alliance Partner

Trinity Logistics is a leading privately-owned 3PL offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, international, and specialty freight arrangement, as well as logistics consulting, technology, and freight management services.

Their devotion to service, commitment to continuous improvement, and dedication to honesty and ethics set them apart in the industry. With so many 3PLs to choose from, count on their 35 years of experience and our solutions-driven team. They have over 200 team members in over 90 locations across the country. Trinity is consistently ranked in the top 25 providers of our kind in the nation by Transport Topics magazine, providing freight solutions on a global scale. With their corporate headquarters in Seaford, Delaware, multiple regional service centers, and over 90 agent offices throughout North America, they are positioned to provide a solution for any of your logistics needs, no matter how extensive, with the best customer service you'll see in the industry.

For more information, visit www.trinitylogistics.com.