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SUMMER 2012

Distributor's Link Magazine Summer Issue 2012 / VOL 35 / NO.3

172 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S

172 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DRIVES GLOBAL FASTENER & SUPPLY continued from page 90 Big Savings Jeff went on to say, “Our customized VMI programs have produced significant time savings for our customers purchasing departments. It is not uncommon for our programs to increase inventory turns for our customers in the area of 4 to 5 times! We calculate stocking levels by using history, as well as forecasts, to ensure that our customers have all of their product, on time, every time. Our calculated data provides us with the information to hold enough inventory to account for spikes in production and manufacturing.” Packaging & Kitting Global Fastener & Supply also specializes in packaging and kitting for their customers. They will create kits to customer’s specifications, or work side by side with them to determine which parts are necessary to create a kit that will streamline production and assembly at the customer’s location or even individual job sites. They have automated packaging machines in house that will count parts, drop the parts into a bag, print the bag (including logos and barcodes, when appropriate), and then seal the bag. They can also package much larger kits into corrugated boxes, clear boxes, or in some cases even tackle boxes. The BUSINESS EDGE 2.0 is a Big Help Jeff talked about their internal system, he said, “Computer Insights The BUSINESS EDGE 2.0 helps us to stay flexible when it comes to setting up VMI programs. The VMI Mobile application allows us to spend MUCH less on hardware than with our previous ERP system. We use iOS devices (iPhones) and a small Bluetooth enabled scanner to scan bins at our customer sites. Our salespeople and In our experience, the most appreciated suppliers are the ones which demand the least attention. VMI specialists in the field are then able to simply tap the Submit Order button to send the order back to our office where it can immediately start being worked on. This capability greatly increases speed and efficiency, especially on the procurement side. The order is often back in house a full working day before it had been in the past, when we were using data collectors in the field which would then be plugged in at the end of the day and data uploaded to our system to create the order.” VMI Usage by Bin Location Jeff also pointed out, “With The BUSINESS EDGE 2.0, we are able to report on usage by VMI bin location. This reporting allows us to view both spikes and trends in usage down to the bin level. Analyzing this data then allows us to optimize bin quantities at our customer sites, even further increasing inventory efficiency.“ Industry Support For many years Global Fastener & Supply has been a proud member of both the Midwest Fastener Association (MWFA) and the National Fastener Distribution Association (NFDA). More Information Global Fasteners & Supply, Inc. can be reached at P.O. Box 510087, 5500 South Westridge Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151. Their telephone number is 1-800-785-2664 Email info@globalfast.com and their website is www.globalfast.com. Computer Insights, Inc. can be reached at 108 3rd Street Unit 4, Bloomingdale, IL 60108. Their telephone number is 1-800-539-1233, Email sales@ci-inc.com and their website is www.ci-inc.com.

THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 173 PennEngineering® announces the line of Atlas® tools for installing blind threaded inserts has been newly expanded with the introduction of a complete range of diverse models offering ideal capabilities to meet particular operational and application requirements. Atlas tools are now available in spin-spin, pull-to-pressure, pull-to-stroke, or combination versions to install steel, brass, aluminum, or stainless steel blind threaded inserts permanently and reliably. The expanded Atlas tool line includes heavy-duty models featuring 7,000 lbs. of pull force to install even the largest, thick wall, stainless inserts; small and lightweight versions; versions dedicated to install specific types of inserts in various thread sizes; and hand tools suitable for field installations, repair work, or prototype applications. Several feature the pull-to-pressure mode, which helps accelerate production rates and prevent overinstalling or double installing to ensure the integrity of fastener threads. The line additionally includes a hexcutter tool uniquely engineered to convert round holes to hexagonal holes where full or half-hex bodied inserts may be necessary. The tools operate on 90 PSI air pressure (with a battery-powered alternative for applications where air power is unavailable). All feature a hardened socket head cap screw mandrel, whose easy replacement can help minimize cost of operation. Detailed profiles, specifications, and capabilities for all Atlas tools are provided in the Atlas Catalog, which has been updated with a “Tool Selector Guide” to assist in determining the correct tool for an application. The Catalog is available for downloading at www.pemnet.com Contact PennEngineering®, 5190 Old Easton Road, Danboro, PA 18916-1000 USA. Tel: 1-800-237- 4736 or 215-766-8853, Fax: 215-766-0143 or visit the website: www.pemnet.com. A new source for quality fasteners has hit the internet www.screwsolutions.com. This company is already convincing new customers of their service and dependability. They market only top quality products for the construction industry, at an excellent price!! Visit them online, where there is always something on sale! www.screwsolutions.com began marketing the full line of fasteners and hardware produced by Screw-Products, Inc. Screwsolutions.com inventory includes fasteners for cabinet construction and installation, wood and composite decking screws, ACQ compatible construction lags, wood to steel screws and more! They offer same-day shipping, free shipping with orders over and quick responses to customer needs. Their website is extremely user friendly, with good information and you will usually find a sale going on. Check out www.screwsolutions.com for your fastener and hardware needs, you won’t be sorry!!

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