Distributors and Dealers Focus on Inventory During Coronavirus

Research organization Principia Consulting is tracking how dealers and distributors are changing business practices in response to the ongoing health crisis.

The rapidly changing and volatile coronavirus situation is causing uncertain impacts on building material demand, production, and distribution. According to research organization Principia Consulting, many dealers and distributors are bracing for unknown economic shocks from an expected decrease in demand in residential construction markets. Distributors are focusing on inventories and receivables and dealers are increasing attention towards inventory management.