Don\u2019t miss any content from Distribution Strategy Group. Join our list.<\/a>\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nHill will be responsible for digital strategy, ecommerce, vending solutions, technology and advanced analytics. He previously served as Vice President, Solutions Delivery at W.W. Grainger.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am very pleased to be joining MSC, which has experienced, high-performing IT, ecommerce and vending teams. I am looking forward to helping MSC take the next step in its digital transformation, so we can support our customers, suppliers and other stakeholders at the highest level,\u201d Hill said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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