3B Supply makes its mark

摘要

Earlier this year, Barnes Distribution sold its integrated supply business in a management buyout; the new company, 3B Supply, is making its markrnas a non-traditional competitor in the supply chainrnBarnes Distribution sold its integrated supply business late last year, but disclosed few details about the deal. Now, the Cleveland-based buyers are talking about their business model and market approach, which pits a pure integrator against traditional distributors in the industrial supply channel.