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Who we are

The Thomas and Joan Read Center was founded in 1988 with the intent of bringing together distributors, manufacturers, professional associations, trade publications, faculty, and students to solve problems in the distribution industry. It is the only university center in the United States that focuses on research and education in industrial distribution.

NOTE: The Read Center’s online presence is undergoing a transition, thanks to our new director. Bear with us as we retool the website with all the opportunities available in the near future.