MCAA's “Value Chain” study holds as much meaning for distributors as mechanical contractors.
A fascinating attempt to do exactly that has been made under the auspices of the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF), the educational arm of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA). Last year, MCERF published a study titled “The Value Chain: Adding Value to the Supply Chain.” Although it is aimed at MCAA members, it holds equal value for distributors.