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Home » Authors » Tom Peric
Tom Peric

Tom Peric

Tom Perić is the editor of Distribution Center magazine. Contact him at 856-874-0040, tomperic@distributioncentermag.com or visit www.distributioncentermag.com.

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Douglas R. Young

Meet the Wholesaler: Doug Young

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December 7, 2017
You hold a distinct position in the HVACR wholesale industry. You were HARDI’s first president, taking the reins in 2003. That was 14 years ago. Give us a sense of the changes you’ve seen.
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Extreme Ownership

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October 26, 2017
Throughout my columns, I’ve tried to tilt the frame of reference for my readers - from warehouse and counter help to the CEO, so they might approach their jobs with an alternative or a fresh outlook on how to improve their performance. I have found that a common ingredient among people who are good at what they do is the element of self-improvement.
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HVAC Expensing and Technology HEAT Act

HARDI Members' Heat Index

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October 17, 2017
Those who follow legislative issues affecting the HVACR industry know that a recent bipartisan effort in the U.S. House of Representatives has finally given some weight to the passage of the HVAC Expensing and Technology (HEAT) Act.
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Jeff Corken

Meet the Wholesaler: Jeff Corken

The Geothermal Expert
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October 12, 2017
My dad, along with his three brothers, started the company in 1955. Dad’s previous employer was Inland Steel. Since his own company would be selling essentially the same products, I assume it seemed to him that Corken Steel was a logical name.
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HARDI Marketing and Sales Optimization Conference

HARDI Marketing and Sales Optimization Conference Breaks Attendance Record

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October 12, 2017
HARDI’s Marketing and Sales Optimization Conference at the Marriott Courtyard in Philadelphia, Sept. 17 to 19, broke an attendance record for all previous focus conferences with 236 attendees, highlighted by 108 distributors, 106 suppliers and five independent reps.
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Gaming: The New Workforce Hurdle

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August 24, 2017

I’m a sucker for articles that discuss job trends. As the editor of a publication with an audience that regards personnel issues as a top priority, my eyes jump when I see a workforce story that appears significant. My eyes bulged when I read this headline in The Wall Street Journal: "Videogames Might Be Keeping Young Men Out of the Workforce."


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Michael Nelson

Digital Crime Busters: Distributors and Digital Forensics Experts

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August 23, 2017
If you need Mike Nelson’s services, you’re either a forward-thinking distributor who’s concerned about your digital security or you’re in trouble.
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Designing Your Own Golden Warehouse

Best practices for creating or expanding a distribution center
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August 17, 2017
In recent years, Distribution Center magazine has presented several Golden Warehouse awards for companies that either expanded an existing facility or created a new one. We looked for creativity, functionality, and most importantly the business sense behind the expansion.
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Scott Weaver

Meet the Wholesaler: Scott Weaver

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August 16, 2017
There have been a few changes since you became involved with APR Supply Co. You are now its president and CEO. Please give us some background on the company, how you first became involved and where the company is today.
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HR

Examining HARDI's Human Resources Offerings

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August 10, 2017
Pam Krivda is HARDI’s human resources consultant. She has in-depth experience on employment and labor relations issues, and because HARDI provides her services to its membership, we thought it was timely to ask a few questions.
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