For Fastening, there are 5 important tips for bolting securely with respect to the right combination of bolt size and grade, creating elasticity in the joint, lubrication, lifecycle costs, and coatings. Read more about Part I: 5 Tips for Bolting Securely
The value of the distributor has been understood for quite some time. They have a sales force, local delivery, and stock inventory. They are a one-stop shop; an easy place for manufacturers who would have been overwhelmed if they had to find an OEM source for every item that came up for purchase. Read more about "How Your Local Distributor is Still Winning" featured on American Fastener Journal
A sub-assembly is a small group of parts that is assembled away from the main assembly area and is combined with other pieces to make a final product. Read more about How Sub-Assembly Services Benefit Manufacturers
Applying exactly the right amount of torque is important to ensure proper clamping between parts. There can be serious consequences if you apply either too much or too little torque. Read more about The Importance of Proper Torque
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
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
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 about Choosing the Right VMI Supplier (EQUIP)
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 about Custom Tailored Solutions
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 about Advantages of Vendor Managed Inventory
