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Reaching out and touching customers

Authors :
Carlson, Matt
Source :
Industrial Distribution. March, 1998, Vol. 87 Issue 3, pMC8, 3 p.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Tacoma,WA-based Gerrish Bearing Co has achieved growth in the distribution business for power transmissions when the company adopted a relationship-based approach to its customers. Gerrish, which provides a genuine family ambiance and personalized service to its customers, has a self-starting staff and has a low employee turnover. The company makes sure that employees are provided generous retirement plans and completely-paid health insurance.<br />Tucked under the 11th Street Bridge in Tacoma, Washington's tide flats industrial area is the Gerrish Bearing Company, a living slice of power transmission distribution history. While many businesses -- [...]

Details

ISSN :
00198153
Volume :
87
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Industrial Distribution
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.20533214