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What is a multi-trade dealer?
A multi-trade dealer offers contracting services to residential and/or commercial customers in more than one related trade, such as:
Who Owns the PIM System in Manufacturing? (Hint: It’s Not Just IT)
Product Information Management (PIM) systems have become mission-critical for manufacturing companies navigating complex product portfolios, multi-channel distribution, and increasing customer expectations.
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