{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66191e4bfb0631001655589d/66191e534b63ed0016590cbe?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 1: Going Direct or Through a Distributor?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66191e4bfb0631001655589d/1723712344322-b08a686e-568a-4fae-ae73-cb6771949fbc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>There are good reasons for OEMs to acquire their parts directly from a manufacturer and there are scenarios in which it makes sense to contact a distributor. In many situations though, this either/or decision may not be in your best interest. In this inaugural <strong>Optimas Toolbox Talks</strong> podcast, we discuss how both solutions, from a single source, can complement one another rather than compete. </p>\n<p>\n\n</p>","author_name":"Optimas Solutions"}