Episode #176 - The Next Episode
As Brian returns from down under, and with the Detroit show just around the corner, the FDI cools and the fastener world reconsiders its supply chain. Industry veteran Preston Boyd of the Industrial Fasteners Institute describes how his organization is reaching out to distributors to reintroduce domestic suppliers (1:39:47). Scanwell Logistics senior expeditor Chris Donnell explains a wide range of pressures on imports that suggests no improvement for inbound shipments in the foreseeable future (15:41). Industry newsman Mike McNulty welcomes Sems & Specials VP of sales Kelly Charles as guest commentator on the Fastener News Report (1:00:19). Thread guru Carmen Vertullo makes a generous offer of mentorship on the Fastener Training Minute (1:28:21). The boys scramble to hold it all together as they prepare to hit the road for the motor city. Run time: 02:25:29
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