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“We tell customers and prospective customers that if you want to make sure you have the inventory you need, you have to forecast your needs as accurately as possible and then get that to us a quickly as possible, and we will handle the rest,” says Tom Walker, CEO. Tom also adds that there are a lot of “deals” out in the market right now, and that prospective buyers should watch out for old inventory (especially important with tires) and make sure that the supply can keep up with your demand. For more information about Taskmaster Components and the solutions they provide, please call (800) 289-8667 or visit taskmasterproducts.com W ith the recent trade environment throwing the trailer industry into scramble mode, Taskmaster Components has made it a mission to help defend the industry while continually finding ways to provide a stable supply to its customer base. Taskmaster Components’ flexibility has allowed the company to continue providing its customers with the products they need. Taskmaster’s leadership team has made numerous trips to Washington DC to testify to the panel at the International Trade Commission regarding Section 301 Tariffs. “Our team has seen a lot of DC in the last year or two...,” says Amanda Walker Executive Vice President. “We know it is important for us to continue fighting for the industry that has given us so much.” While helping to lead the fight for trade, Taskmaster Components has also worked to find solutions to ensure that its customers have no gap in supply. Taskmaster’s ability to maintain a stable supply chain comes down to multiple factors. Most importantly, Taskmaster Components has focused on building rock-solid relationships with its suppliers. As one of the first companies in the industry to turn its attention globally, the team at Taskmaster understands that building strong partnerships allows the company to remain flexible when the times get tough. Taskmaster continues to forge new alliances with great companies around the world. Another factor that has allowed Taskmaster to maintain the stability of its supply is the sheer amount of warehouse space the company employs. Locations in Georgia, Iowa, Missouri, Texas, and Cross- docks in California and Indiana allow the company to serve all of North America. Taskmaster’s warehouses are equipped with the latest inventory technology and it operates a fleet of trucks to ensure timely delivery. Taskmaster Components has some advice for ensuring supply for its customers. 70 NATDA Magazine www.natda.org