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Harkness Wilder Assists in Distribution Network Consolidation for Leading Industrial Supplier

Evanston IL—July 31, 2009----Harkness Wilder LLC, an Evanston IL-based consultancy specializing in supply chain improvements, announces the completion of a distribution network consolidation for Lawson Products. 

Lawon Products, a leader in selling and distributing services, systems, and products to the industrial, commercial, and institutional maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) market selected Harkness Wilder to provide oversight on the closure of select distribution facilities.  The effort was a key part of Lawson's initiative to optimize its physical distribution network for customer service, operating expense and working capital investment.  

Harkness Wilder was responsible for the project planning and oversight of tasks related to the shutdown of the facilities, including re-location of assets and business activities, disposition of inventory, and liquidation of equipment and supplies. 

"Harkness Wilder’s resources had the right background and knowledge to successfully deliver the results we needed to meet our budgetary goals as well as our aggressive timelines,” said Shane McCarthy, Lawson Products’ Vice President Logistics and Distribution.

About Harkness Wilder

Harkness Wilder, www.harknessw.com , headquartered in Evanston, IL, provides consulting services for business process improvements across the supply chain.  Founded in 1998, the company works to reduce costs, improve service, and increase productivity for clients of all industries seeking to improve the cost- and service-efficiency of their supply chain.   Harkness Wilder has completed engagements for companies in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, printing and publishing, packaging, construction materials, major appliances, telecommunications, furniture, electronics, utilities, energy, transportation, and other industries.

About Lawson Products

Lawson Products, www.lawsonproducts.com ,headquartered in Des Plaines, IL, is a leader in selling and distributing services, systems, and products to the industrial, commercial, and institutional maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) market. The company also manufactures, sells, and distributes production and specialized component parts, and provides services and systems to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

 




"We focus on improving and aligning the key elements that comprise effective supply chain strategy and daily activities: costs structures, processes and procedures, organizational model, measurements and information technology."

Julie Forgash, CEO