 A former buyer for General Dynamics, the global aerospace and defense company, Andrews developed a specialized approach to electronic component distribution with emphasis on available-to-sell inventory, sophisticated supply chain programs and the industry’s first, formal Total Quality Management program.Originally named Tex-Tronics, Inc., Andrews changed the name to TTI, Inc. in 1973 to avoid a legal dispute involving another company with a similar name.Founded to serve aerospace and defense equipment manufacturers, the company’s customers now include manufacturers in the transportation, industrial, medical, and communications sectors.