gasworld Publisher, John Raquet, attended the ‘Disruption: Recognise it, Understand it, Mitigate it, Thrive through it,’ discussion at the Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) event.
Ken Thompson, of Thompson Group, introduced the panel of experienced supply chain veterans, that included John Buzz Campbell, Jim Earlbeck, Mike Masha and Dave Manthey, who gave advice on how to tackle disruptive industry events.
He also referred to a possible disruption in the industry following the impending acquisition of Airgas by Air Liquide, and who would acquire the expected assets that would be needed to meet Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concerns.
He also referred to an earlier topic raised by George Ratermann, President of Ratermann Manufacturing, about the integration of the young and dynamic generation into a traditional business, and potential disruptions it may cause.
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