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Why you should source through industrial distributors
Why you should source through industrial distributors
November 10, 2006
A recent column in IMPO magazine by William Moore of SKF USA really hit the proverbial nail on the head about the value of industrial distributors. In the article, he presented a compelling argument for companies to use industrial distributors.
“Distributors,” he wrote, “offer a mix of products and capabilities that are unmatched by Internet-only suppliers and direct-sell manufacturers.”
These are Moore’s 5 points for sourcing through industrial distributors
-Accessibility and personalized service
-In-depth customer knowledge
-Wide selection of products
-The “right expertise at the right time”
-Value-added logistical and supplier services
For the complete article click here.
Posted by Jack Keough on November 10, 2006 | Comments (0)
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