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Looking for ways to cut costs? Well, here's how to do just that: 📝 Consider conducting a Total Cost of Ownership Analysis (TCOA). A TCOA is a holistic and detailed approach to reviewing your business’ supply chain, quantifying gaps, and identifying potential savings. 🔎 Gain a better understanding of your business needs and quantify your total cost of ownership, to achieve 10-20% cost savings. 💡 Use Fastenal’s Lean Solutions team who offers this service at no charge, and brings expertise to help optimize your supply chain and improve productivity. Watch the video below to learn more! https://lnkd.in/eWRVNNhk

Proterra's recent ribbon cutting marks a new era of efficiency. This boost in their operations is thanks to a Fastenal Onsite in their state-of-the-art plant in Greer, S.C. Our teams worked together to determine the best places to install vending machines in their facility. By moving inventory closer to the point of use, MRO and safety supplies are always within reach for workers. The story doesn't end here, though. This is just one step on the path to improved productivity and safety. Because while each Onsite program is unique, all center on three core investments by Fastenal: experts, technology, and dedicated inventory. A big thank you to everyone involved in making this project a success! Now, let's focus on the goal: Let's help Proterra operate more cost-effectively. #MRO #Safety #Teamwork

Bam! $220,000 saved annually. That’s what can happen when we look at even a tiny piece of your supply chain. One of our customers was using steel blocks to immobilize fan units for shipping. One suggestion, switch to smaller, more versatile nylon spacers, and they were upping the bottom line. Value creation doesn’t have to be some genius lightbulb idea; it can be a simple challenge to the status quo. Fastenal can do that and more for you! Here's where you can get started! https://lnkd.in/guChg3Ju

It may feel like AI dropped out of the sky fully formed about a year ago, but a long road led up to this moment. In fact, some of the earliest work was done in the 1950s and 1960s when researchers first began to explore the possibility of creating machines that could “think” like humans. They called them expert systems. The challenge: You had to be an expert to use them, which at the time probably meant seven or eight people in the entire country. Today, everyone is bombarded with AI. So, what's that mean for supply chains? Well, we have a pretty good guess. Read on to find out. https://lnkd.in/gS4CAU3v

Change is the new constant, and our ability to adapt is the key. Don't fall behind, create a game plan to be ready for the inevitable curveballs that supply chains toss out. #ChangeManagement #SupplyChainManagement

Why do we have a team of fastener engineers? Well, they recently helped a customer manufacturing ovens find a much-needed fix. They were having an issue with thread-forming fasteners. Our engineers suggested a high-temperature coating. Issue fixed. THAT’S why we have a team of fastener engineers. We work smarter AND harder for our customers. That could be you! Here's where to start! https://lnkd.in/ggh2hHTW

Lean and mean to help the machine! 🏆

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Technology is entering every part of our lives. For better or worse, you can order groceries on your phone, while listening to a book on your earbuds, as your Roomba cleans you house. Technology is even in your supply chain … right? If it's not, here's why you NEED to add it. https://lnkd.in/gq_5Dk_k

With the Alstom Alliance charter just signed at InnoTrans, Alstom and Fastenal have created a strategic partnership that transforms the way Alstom manages its C-Parts and MRO business on a global scale. This new collaboration will have many goals including: -Use eCommerce to simplify procurement -Standardize & automate replenishment processes -Tap into global distribution networks to optimize supply chains Alstom's global commodity manager, Sergej Raising, is looking at the long term for this partnership. "With Fastenal's support, we aim to drive operational excellence across all regions, further aligning with our vision of creating a more sustainable, efficient, and innovative future for efficient C-Parts management."