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How long has SDI been in business?

SDI was organized in 1968 and has been focused on providing MRO supply chain management services for more than 30 years. SDI acquired its wholly owned subsidiary, SDI, Inc. (previously known as Industrial Systems Associates Inc. [ISA]), in 1994. Its Mexico subsidiary, Strategic Distribution de Mexico, was established in 1995 and its Canadian subsidiary, Strategic Distribution Canada, in 1999.

What is the relationship between SDI and ISA?

Industrial Systems Associates (ISA) was founded in 1971 and was the original operating company of the In-Plant Store® program. In 1994 it became a wholly owned subsidiary of Strategic Distribution, Inc. (SDI).  In February 2004, ISA formally changed its name to SDI, Inc. and remains a wholly owned subsidiary company of Strategic Distribution. The name change for our U.S. operating company was made to more appropriately reflect our strategic direction and service offerings, as well as strengthen the connection between the parent and subsidiary companies.

How many locations does SDI have?

We currently have more than 25 different customers servicing more than 1,200 customer locations throughout North America. [Link to Customer page]

How many employees does SDI have?

We employ approximately 300 people.

What services does SDI provide?

SDI provides our customers with a variety of supply chain management services, from mobile technology solutions to full outsourcing. For details, visit our solutions section.

What industries does SDI serve?

Our supply chain management solutions are versatile, and can be applied to virtually any manufacturing or institutional environment, process industry, or energy/service provider. A few of the industries and sectors SDI currently supports are: automotive, beverage, chemical, consumer products, education, food, heavy machinery, metalworking, and power transmission.

How does SDI benefit its customers in the short- and long-term?

We achieve savings in your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by implementing an integrated array of customized services and processes designed to continuously improve management of your MRO supply chain. Our people are as dedicated to helping you achieve MRO efficiency as you are dedicated to improving profitability. Our solutions improve service to the end user, improve cash flow, reduce inventory, reduce transaction processing, reduce your supplier base, reduce obsolescence growth, and uncover continuous improvement opportunities. Long-term savings are achieved through continuous improvement with our Productivity Savings Program (PROS), which incorporates technical support as well as opportunities for productivity improvements.