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Inventory Management

Your local Fastenal store(s) can stock dedicated inventory for your business and keep just the right amount flowing to your stocking locations -- minimizing waste, downtime, and total costs.

Key Business Benefits

Eliminate excess inventory and stock-outs -- emergency stock can be delivered within an hour.
Leverage our vast product offering to consolidate vendors and reduce process costs (P.O.'s, freight, etc.).
Free up labor and space to improve revenues.
Receive a consolidated invoice that breaks down usage by location and your total cost savings through Fastenal.

Which Program Works Best for You?

When it comes to inventory management, we live by two rules: never over-stock you and never let you run out. Beyond that, it's up to you -- your program can be tailored to support your unique business goals. Here's a look at some of our core programs:

Dock-to-Dock

Product is delivered by Fastenal personnel on Fastenal trucks according to a pre-determined schedule -- a good fit for union shops, high-security environments, and other sites with limited access.

Bin/Production Line Stock

Local Fastenal store personnel organize and bar-code your stock areas, work with you to establish min/max reorder triggers, and continuously monitor and replenish your stocking locations to stay within your targeted inventory levels. We can help you design and implement point-of-use systems to support your Lean initiatives.

Point-of-Use Vending

FAST 5000^SM program is a simple, affordable way to control consumables spending. Set controls to limit who can vend what over time, and track usage virtually any way you want to see it (by dept., project, etc.). We provide and stock the machines as a value-added service, making vending cost-effective for a vast range of high-use supplies.

In-Plant Location

Working within a secure crib area, dedicated Fastenal personnel purchase, receive and disburse specified inventory, leveraging our distribution strength to reduce waste and costs across the supply chain. Product is available on a walk-up basis and also disbursed to point-of-use stocking locations based on evolving reorder triggers that reflect your usage patterns.

Jobsite Integration

As a cost-saving solution for remote projects (construction, outages, etc.), we can tailor a jobsite trailer, Conex, or gang box to meet your project supply needs. This on-site "store" would be managed by Fastenal personnel and stocked with immediately available product that's bar-coded for easy identification.

"Since we've transitioned to Fastenal, our VMI issues have disappeared. Fastenal is always working on improving the layout, reducing inventory and working with the production workers on what can be changed to make their work easier."

- Mike Schaefer, Strategic Buyer
Kalmar Industries, Ottowa, KS

The Fastenal Lean Team

Creating Flow, Eliminating Waste

Fastenal's team of Lean Six Sigma Black Belts and Senseis can work with your personnel to map how product moves through your current system and identify bottlenecks, extra steps, and other sources of waste. You'll be presented with new opportunities to create flow, eliminate waste, and drive out costs.

To learn more or request service, contact your local store or use the request form below.