- Outreach: Fastenal actively seeks diverse suppliers through business development organizations, participation in local, regional and national trade shows, and utilization of various diverse supplier directories.
- Certification: Supplier classification is verified personally by Fastenal’s Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO). Certification compliance is required in order to become part of Fastenal's Supplier Diversity Program.
- Qualification: Fastenal receives inquiries from small and diverse businesses interested in learning how to generate more business or how to join the program. Selected businesses are reviewed for consideration based on their capabilities. Qualification includes possessing third party certifications for applicable diversity classification(s).
- Utilization: Suppliers may be asked to participate in request for bids, contracts and other forms of purchases.