Are you looking to control inventory build-up, improve data, or eliminate stock outages? Fastenal can help by executing a custom program that brings planning, visibility, and efficiency to your bin stock process. Leverage our expertise and resources to reduce inventory, touches, and total costs. |
![]() Technology Solutions to visualize inventory, automate replenishment, and simplify purchasing. |
![]() Proximity Rely on our local stocking model to reduce inventory with confidence. |
![]() Service A dedicated local resource who will visit regularly, engage personally, and react quickly. |
![]() Organization Utilizing lean concepts and professional labeling to make product easy to access. |
![]() Visibility Track usage by location, GL code, and other metrics YOU want to see. |
Spend Less, Do More.
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For class c spend, the bulk of the cost isn’t in the price, it’s in the process – from cutting a P.O. to putting the product away. An even bigger factor is opportunity cost, the working capital tied up in inventory, the talent wasted on repetitive tasks, the production lost due to missing or hard-to-find parts. At Fastenal, we strive to deliver value that goes well beyond piece price, helping your business not only spend less, but do more of what you do best. |
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1. FAST 360° – Analyze the spend dynamics behind each part and view on-hand inventory by location, down to the individual bin position. 2. Fastenal Managed Inventory – We offer a full lineup of non-automated bins, shelving, and cabinets to support wide-ranging product needs. 3. Onsite – Providing custom consigned inventory and full-time supply chain experts within your four walls as part of an integrated partnership. 4. Logistics – Ensuring a consistent flow of product – from our regional DC, to your local branch (or onsite), and ultimately to the point-of-use. |
5. Multi-Level Support – Including our local service team, our regional distribution center team, district and regional leadership, lean consulting/implementation specialists, and engineers to assist with fastener selection, applications, and design. 6. FAST Bin - RFID – Automating your Kanban stocking location. 7. FAST Bin - Infrared – Bringing automation and visibility to production line consumables at the point of use. 8. FAST Bin - Scale – View real-time inventory levels of the parts in your production environment. |
Extending 'The Internet of Things' to Everyday Supplies
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Use our FAST Bin℠ technology to digitally view your current on-hand inventory and automate the replenishment process – bringing additional visibility and peace of mind for critical parts. |
![]() A multi-bin Kanban concept utilizing RFID technology to signal when a bin is empty |
![]() Point-of-use solution utilizing IR beams to report current levels |
![]() Equipped with precision load sensors to report exact quantity on hand |