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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Drill bits are the most common type of cutting tool, and our customers use them every day. But how do you know that you’re using the optimal drill bit for your needs? This guide will get you started on selecting the correct product for your application. Read more about Drill Bit Basics
The Kitting process is an easy way to get shifts started faster, jobs done on time, and ensuring a cleaner maintenance schedule. There is no excuse to have scheduled work that has insufficient parts available (baring machine down situations that require plans to change). Kitting is a process that involves a cross functional team of maintenance, purchasing, and operations, but the stockroom is the hub and can take the lead to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Here is the process for how Kitting works: Read more about Kitting Best Practices
When we think about our workers’ safety, what comes to mind? For a lot of us, the first thing we think of is personal protective equipment (PPE). It’s something that we manage daily, is visible, and is continually innovating and improving. Read more about Your Supplier and Risk Management Strategy
When we think about our workers’ safety, what comes to mind? For a lot of us, the first thing we think of is personal protective equipment (PPE). It’s something that we manage daily, is visible, and is continually innovating and improving. Read more about The Three Lines of Safety Defense
RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) in its current iteration affects 10 different elements for manufactured products, the most recent being added by RoHS3 in 2016. Read more about RoHS and Fasteners – What you need to know
It may seem like it doesn’t matter what the storeroom looks like. After all, most people don’t really see it, and as long as we know what’s in there, who cares, right? Studies have shown that this is not the case. In fact, have a clean, well-organized storeroom is critical to maximizing the storeroom’s value. Read more about The Importance of a Clean Storeroom
We all know that electricity is nothing to mess around with, but choosing the right PPE is only half of the battle. Make sure all five of these tips are being followed at your facility so that everyone gets home safe. Read more about 5 Tips for Electrical Glove Safety
This guide will take you from the initial meeting to a fully integrated VMI Solution as successful VMI projects are based on a number of key factors like the commitment of senior management. Read more about Setting Up VMI
Choosing the right place to buy Maintenance, Repair, and Operational (MRO) supplies is a key decision for manufacturers. Even though these supplies are not part of the finished product, they have a tremendous impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of production. Read more about How to Choose the Right Supplier for MRO
The same data driven approach that works in production and maintenance can be applied to storerooms. Here are a few metrics to track to see if your storeroom management is enabling maintenance success: Fill Rate, Cycle Count Accuracy, Critical Spares, Bill of Materials (BOM). Read more about Increasing Maintenance Reliability through the Storeroom – KPI’s
