Most Americans know Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, Viagra, and the Apple iPod. They probably also know the manufacturers of these products -- Kellogg’s, Pfizer, and Apple – and the name of their local supermarket, drug store chain, and big box store where they can buy them.  Most of them, however, probably have never heard of the McLane Company, McKesson, or TechData.  These three firms are multi-billion dollar companies that distribute Corn Flakes, Viagra, and the iPod, respectively. Distributors are … [Read more...]