Articles Tagged with ''supply chain''

 HARDI is looking for industry feedback on its recommended Industry Supply Chain Scorecard definitions. Introduced by the HARDI Vendor Scorecard Task Force in July, the initiative was formally introduced in Sept. 2013 and has been opened for a 60-day comment period.  

 Whether a contractor who has a little inventory or a distributor who has a lot of inventory, there is one uniting factor between these two HVAC industry participants — both have inventory. Tracking and managing this inventory can be a challenge, especially for establishments that don’t have a strong infrastructure or that haven’t invested in electronic solutions or platforms.  

During the busy season, contractors don’t have time for bottlenecks in the supply chain. And distributors are focused on providing what contractors need as the replacement market trends up and repair work remains constant.