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118 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK JIM TRUESDELL BIG TECH AND THE PURCHASING PROCESS from page 40 Clearly this issue has supporters and detractors from both sides of the political aisle. Some Republicans are more focused on preventing online censorship (though the counterargument would be that if competition was protected that, in itself, would resolve the anti-censorship needs). At any rate, the legislation is likely to face an uphill battle for approval on the House floor. Some of the large tech companies have begun rallying constituencies against the proposals. Amazon has been contacting some of the third party sellers who use their platform to discuss concerns over how the proposed laws’ effects could hamper those sellers’ ability to sell their products on the platform. They also are contacting legislators whose districts include Amazon distribution centers and other facilities. As the new year began, the Senate Judiciary Committee in late January approved a measure called the American Innovation and Choice Online Act. The vote was 16-6 despite the lobbying of the Big Tech companies against this measure which would prohibit their platforms from showing favoritism to their own products and services. This move against what is called “self preferencing” as debate goes back to the House as the Congress struggles to come up with an anti-trust Tech bill that can garner rare bipartisan support to become law. Everyone marvels at the advantages to consumers of highly developed on-line purchasing and distribution channels. But we are still in the early stages. As things move forward to be a mature segment of our industries we will want to make sure that it is not the exclusive domain of a few all powerful organizations that set the rules by which the game will be played. JIM TRUESDELL WORLDWIDEFASTENERSOURCES.COM, LLC TEL 602-793-2383 EMAIL mmcguire@worldwidefastenersources.com WEB www.worldwidefastenersources.com FIRST CLASS OF FASTENER LEGENDS ANNOUNCED By Mike McGuire The first class of Fastener Legends is Mr. Martin Calfee, Founder/Chairman of Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. in Phoenix, Arizona and Mr. Leo J. Coar, Editor/Publisher of the fastener trade magazine the Distributor’s LINK in Naples, Florida. A Legend is someone who leaves behind an unforgettable impression on others. A Legend is committed to a large goal or vision, and they touch lives, they are remembered, and they are cherished because they are known for doing something extremely well. Worldwide Fastener Sources.com wants to recognize these individuals for their accomplishments and leadership skills in building, expanding, and growing the American Fastener Industry. One of the factors used in their selection is the 6 Ps BUSINESS FOCUS ARTICLE of Success. The 6 Ps are as follows: PASSION: The ability to find ways to make it happen. PRAGMATIC: The ability to set goals and to evaluate them whether they work. PRESPECTIVE: A way to review and evaluate specific activities. PERSONALITY: Being successful means being able to collaborate with different people. PREPARATION: Doing something to be ready and not to lose a particular undertaking. PERSEVERANCE: To persist despite difficulties. Both of our recipients meet these qualifications among other qualifiers. Join us in congratulating Mr. Calfee and Mr. Coar in their unique honor as a Fastener Legend. WORLDWIDE FASTENER SOURCES.COM
THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 119 The HONORS Program sponsored by WorldwideFastenerSources.com is pleased to announce the new HONORS Lapel Pin for the winners in the Fastener Innovation Awards, The Fastener Man of the Year, The Fastener Legends, and The Multi-Line Independent Fastener Rep. The hexagon gold pin with a black lacquer gloss finish is known as the 6 Ps to Success! Originally presented to the Fastener Legends as the “Achiever” pin is now part of the award for all the HONORS winners. The 6 Ps are noted as follows: PASSION: The ability to find ways to make it happen PRAGMATIC: The ability to set goals and to evaluate them whether they are working. PRESPECTIVE: A way to review and evaluate particular activities. PERSONALITY: Being successful means being able to collaborate with different people. PREPARATION: Doing something to be ready and not to lose a particular undertaking. PERSEVERANCE: To persist despite difficulties. For more information about the Honors Program, contact Mike McGuire of WorldwideFastenerSources. com at 555 Lesesne Street, Daniel Island, SC 29492. Tel: 602-793-2383, Email: mmcguire@ worldwidefastenersources.com or visit them online at www.usfastenersources.com.
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