Taco President and CEO John Hazen White Jr. made the announcement in Cranston during a ceremony attended by Taco employees.

In Part 1, we reviewed how distributors have extended their reach into the value chain to develop solutions across manufacturers.   

In our past installment, we reviewed the current state of manufacturer-distributor relationships.  

Having a business strategy is integral to any CEO’s agenda.

The company now has more than 330 global locations and employs more than 5,300 people.

Businesses must consider balancing the electronic and environmental emphasis with the prospects of needing the communications, records or documents at some future time, or to provide proof of evidence of a relationship, transaction or occurrence.

The best individuals for the team are often your most experienced and in-demand employees. Therefore plucking them away from the business for an extended period of time will come at a real cost to the business.

While contemplating the use of automation, remember proper warehouse organization and the procedures and controls followed are the foundation for effective operations. The less automation involved, the greater the need for organization and discipline.