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Articles in February, 1989 issue of Industrial Distribution

• Designing bar codes: you can do it yourself or use pre-packaged software. (Computers) (column)
  by Fodor, George M.
• Study says imports on the rise; ASMMA report reveals how importers penetrate U.S. market; offers strategies for limiting import growth. (American Supply and Machinery Manufacturers' Association)
• Designing for the perfect machine. (the human body) (Tech Notebook) (includes glossary of ergonomic terms)
• PTDA defeats name change proposal. (Power Transmission Distributors Association)
• Members of the board. (Inside Distribution ) (editorial)
  by Berkwitt, George J.
• Bolts industry forms new coalition. (Fastener Industry Coalition) (includes related article on sentencing of two defendants in a bogus bolts case)
• Delivering quality products: as major end users continue to make quality a top priority, industrial distributors are becoming vital links in the quality chain. (Quality, Focus on Products) (includes related article on how to rate a quality supplier)
  by Zurier, Steve
• I.D.A. heads to San Diego for Western convention. (Industrial Distribution Association)
• FPDA members getting the most out of their employees. (Fluid Power Distributors Association)
• Narrowing the odds: qualifying leads gives bingo cards punch. (Strictly for Sales) (column)
  by Zurier, Steve
• Winning with service: during STAFDA's convention in Miami Beach, some members were surprised to learn of their industry's ability to turn a profit. Do they know something general liners don't? (Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association) (Conv
  by Bonnanzio, John G.F.
• Capacity utilization levels off; but prices keep rising faster. (Supply Outlook)
  by Bledowski, Kris
• Controlling customer contact: quick response is a value-added service at Holmes Distributors, where a new computer also helps inside salespeople control customer negotiations.
  by Fodor, George M.
• Clifton's view: productivity is vital; lack of it can be injurious to your business health. (column)
  by Clifton, Robert G.
• I.D.A. to buying groups: no official role at conventions. (Industrial Distribution Association)