Why winning the PIA does not make you ‘The Best Distributor’
Let me start by saying that I am a fan of the Plastics Industry Awards. Of course all industry awards have their critics, but it is difficult to deny that the PIA is a positive contribution to the UK plastics sector.
What is an ‘independent distributor’ and can they really offer better pricing and service?
Like many people, I read the words ‘independent distributor’ alongside the claim that they could offer ‘better pricing and service’ and take that to be a good thing. Really? On closer examination this looks more like a clever bit of spin rather than a substantial claim.