Eaton's Van Wert Aeroquip Express Store ... Powered By TrulinX

Tribute, Inc.’s partnership with Eaton Corporation has been strengthened by the implementation of Tribute’s Windows-based distribution management product, TrulinX, in Eaton’s facility in Van Wert, Ohio. The Van Wert facility, part of Eaton’s Hydraulics business, is a large manufacturer of hoses and fittings used primarily in the agricultural and automotive industries.

Eaton Corporation chose TrulinX’s Counter Store application for their pilot project, the new Van Wert Aeroquip Express Store. This new store will serve three purposes: 1) test market new products 2) serve the local market with high quality products and services, and 3) illustrate to Eaton Distributors a “Best Practice” counter sale operation.

“The Van Wert Aeroquip Express will serve as a real-world training ground and laboratory for Eaton distributors, as well as for Eaton itself,” said Jeff O’Hearn, Eaton product manager. “It will enable us to learn market needs, market dynamics, and merchandising techniques firsthand and to pass this knowledge onto our distributor partners.”

Potential Aeroquip Express store owners, as well as current owners, are encouraged to visit the store that will be a test site for new merchandising programs and to share ideas on how to sell fluid-conveyance products in agriculture, construction, and truck and bus markets.

Tribute’s distribution management software enables Eaton distributors to reduce purchasing expenses and remove costs & errors from the supply chain. We are proud to be a part of this pilot project.

Our DisTribute Blog: One Year and Going Strong

March 16th, 2010 was the one-year anniversary of the DisTribute blog! We have published well over one hundred posts since March 2009, every Monday and Thursday. We post anything from customer spotlights and industry news to technology- and sales-related articles for small businesses.

You can access our blog from any page of our website by clicking the "Tribute Blog" link on the left.

And don't miss our recap of the June 2010 annual Tribute and TrulinX user's group meeting!

Tim Reynolds on Running a Business in a Recession

Tribute President Tim Reynolds shares his thoughts on running a business in turbulent times:

"Clear thinking and an open mind are critical to small-business success. Take a hard look at your business processes and compare them to the best standards in distribution. Trade organizations can help you determine how you stack up against the competition and offer excellent networking and training opportunities. Take the "blinders" off and streamline your business so you can be ready for the good times to come."

You can read the full article in the March 2009 issue of Industrial Distribution.

Faxon Engineering Revamps Distribution Management System

Founded in 1946, Faxon Engineering has evolved to become a leading distributor of hose, fittings, hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication components throughout New England. Their commitment to quality industrial distribution is supported by an experienced sales force, dedicated inside staff and conscientious warehouse personnel, all striving to make it easy to do business with them. The one area needed attention was having the right set of tools so they could more effectively serve their customers. Faxon Engineering recently invested in new technology to maximize their efficiency, productivity and profitability. That's where Tribute, Inc. and their state-of-the-art Windows-based distribution management system called TrulinX came in. Click here to read the full article in the February 2008 issue of Manufacturer's Mart. Or, click here to view the article in PDF format.

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