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CUSTOM SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS

 

BEYOND INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION: SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS


Through a variety of custom solutions including inventory management, engineered components, secondary processes (kitting, painting, plating, patching, etc.), demand planning, and forecasting, we help you boost efficiency and reduce total cost of ownership. 

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Vendor & SKU Consolidation

Our fastener analysts will examine your flow of materials and historical purchasing data to forecast future demand and create an optimal mix of fastener vendors and SKUs. This ensures you avoid unnecessary costs and touchpoints and maximize value. We can help you:

  • Consolidate shipping to reduce freight costs.
  • Increase partnership with the 20% of vendors that deliver 80% of value.
  • Receive uniform payment terms across a wider number of parts.
  • Lock in pricing and stock for 2 years on all long tail items.

 


Vendor Managed Inventory

Managing inventory without waste is a continuous balancing act. Whether you have a traditional VMI program or want something more asset-light and customer-controlled, we can help you improve throughput and boost cost savings over time. Through integrated technology, we provide data insights that further boost efficiency.


Supply Chain Analysis

We have a unique ability to analyze your entire fastener / Class C component distribution network, provide actionable insights, and optimize your supply chain so that you can focus on your more complex, high-value materials. 
 

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Fixed Pricing Programs


Stock & Release Program

Blanket orders allow us to procure hardware and dole it out release-by-release over 12 months. This improves cash flow (free fastener financing) and guarantees pricing and on time delivery.

Safety Stock Program

We build contractual agreements on a minimum amount of inventory for an agreed-upon number of items. This also locks in pricing for 12 months to improve cash flow and guarantee pricing and inventory—without needing a pre-scheduled release program.

Contract Pricing

We can offer 24-month contract pricing with a strong rebate credit program to help you better manage costs.

 


Additional Services


Drop Shipping

Take advantage of our drop shipping service to minimize freight and reduce lead times when shipping to different parts of the country. This helps you expand inventory availability while reducing lead times and costs.

Seconardy Processes

Your operation requires more than just Off-the-shelf products. We offer several secondary processes to modify parts to meet engineering & production requirements, including:

  • Kitting (Poly-Bagging)
  • Painting
  • Plating
  • Patching
  • Cutting
  • Chamfering
  • Thread Cutting


 

  • Drilling
  • Tapping
  • Turning
  • Milling
  • Slotting
  • Grooving

 
 
 

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(847) 673-1248

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