For reliable fastener assemblies, choose supply partners that include fastener measurement as part of their quality assurance program. Call Martin Fasteners at 731-424-4300 to learn more.
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We’ve discussed in a previous post about the advantages of VMI the value that can be generated from outsourcing the supplying and stocking of your production fasteners with Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI). The most important part of VMI is making sure that the “Vendor” is a good fit. To get the necessary results it is crucial to find the right supplier partner. Read More
Total Cost of Ownership is a term that has been in manufacturing for decades. It refers to both the direct cost, which is how much was paid, and the indirect costs of an item. Indirect costs have typically been much more difficult to define, and encompass a variety of different areas that spread throughout the organization. Read More
Every plant manager would say that safety is important. After all, each manager wants their employees to go home safe and sound at the end of the day. There is a disconnect, however, between those that talk the talk and those that walk the walk. Companies who are not actively pursuing their safety initiatives should take a hard look at the extensive benefits that a well-run safety program provides. Read More
Is there constantly a line outside of your stockroom? Do guys leave the production area for 20 minutes (or longer) to get a pair of gloves? Or is it common to see a group of people just hanging around the gate shooting the breeze? These are common problems that some of our larger customers have, and installing a vending solution is a great way to solve them Read More
At Martin Supply, we pride ourselves on providing “Custom Tailored Solutions” to each of our Customers. So what does that mean? It may not be immediately apparent, but it is important that we define Custom Tailored Solutions so that Customers understand our value proposition. Read More
As competition increases and dollars are squeezed by corporate management, every manufacturer looks for an edge. In today’s environment manufacturers must focus 100% of their attention on their value stream and allow distributor service providers to support them in order to optimize the supply chain. Read More
