How is Grainger handling that?
Well, certainly we have many customers that are international customers, and one way we serve them is through our export business. We also have several international businesses, including operations in China and Central America. Q: What is the biggest supply chain challenge that Grainger now faces? A: I think the biggest challenge will be making sure we continue to offer exceptional customer service as we aggressively expand our product line. The value proposition that Grainger provides in the marketplace is that customers can turn to us for any facility maintenance product needs that may arise, thereby cutting down on the time and money it costs to track down whatever they require to meet these unplanned needs. The objective is to always have a product solution available when there is a need. Q: Are there any plans for tweaking things in the future? A new DC to handle growth, for example? A: We are constantly evaluating our network and our ability to improve our reach to customers—tha
