“ Turtle began as an electrical distributor , delivering equipment that served the nascent power industry of the 1920s ,” Jayne begins . “ World War II took us into manufacturing and automation , and the Industrial Revolution brought further transformation for us , as we expanded our footprint to service the oil and gas refineries surrounding New York and New Jersey .
“ When my parents came onboard in the 1960s , they steered the business further into automation , but also diversified into construction , power distribution , and the global oil and gas economy . We ’ ve since sustained a legacy of agility , innovating to meet customers ’ needs wherever possible . In the 1990s , Turtle acquired several industrial distribution businesses which evolved into our Integrated Supply division .”
Continuous evolution
Turtle ’ s portfolio of integrated supply chain solutions includes MRO procurement , inventory optimization , e-procurement , storeroom design , data enrichment , and sustainable alternatives . “ First and foremost , our solutions offer consolidation of spend , but also focus on cost savings , driving efficiency , and building a procurement data lake ,” Jayne elaborates . “ Such data enables exciting innovations , particularly as we continue to explore AI , predictive analytics , automated supplier selection , dynamic pricing algorithms , and real-time insights .
“ We work collaboratively with engineers to develop a strategy for each plant , bringing collaboration , efficiency , and strategic insight to our customers ’ supply chains . One of our customers that has been with us for over 16
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