Fast Solutions | Fastenal Canada

Your team is great at what you do. So is ours, and what we do best is inventory management, an area we pioneered and continue to dominate in our industry. When it comes to inventory solutions, technology is key, but what truly sets Fastenal apart is something much more basic — our ability to stock product minutes away, visit regularly to keep the right amount flowing, and do what we do best, so you can thrive at what you do best.

Which Solution is Right for You?

Unlock the Power of Technology

By definition, technology is a tool to achieve practical benefits. For organizations that use FMI Technology, those benefits include improved access to supplies, a reduction in consumption and inventory, and clear visibility into usage. It adds up to a more proactive, transparent, and efficient supply chain. Unlock the power of technology to unlock productivity and profits in your business.

The Right Balance

The FMI Technology lineup centers on the following concepts. These building blocks can be combined and customized to provide a solution as unique as your business.

Simplify

Manual bin stock service
enhanced by mobility
technology. Visualize what you
have and where it is.

Monitor

Technologically-enhanced bin
solutions that provide 24/7
inventory monitoring. Visualize
what you have on hand, where it's
located, and current inventory status.

Control & Track

Solutions to control and track high-volume consumables as well as assets. Provides 24/7 access, flexible controls, and deep visibility into usage: who, what, where, when, and why.

"The technology, RFID and IR bins, was just above our expectations. It might be the biggest change for us. The data we receive, the min-maxes, the amounts, the restocks — all of it helps us know what's happening in the process. And Fastenal already knows that because they have our data."

- Mike Carroll, Operations Manager for Gorman-Rupp
(Industrial pumps manufacturer)

Case Studies

OSW Equipment

"I believe Fastenal is the future of the supply chain business. Really I see them as the direction a lot of companies are going in the U.S. as far as providing better control of a big sector of the company that people just don't want to deal with."

– Stephen Retherford, Vice President, OSW Equipment

UMC

"What we found is that we have created an addition to our staff. The Fastenal employees work with our team, they communicate with them. ... They're very responsive and helpful."

– Tom Donaldson, UMC's Supply Chain Manger

PIERCE MANUFACTURING

"One of the biggest wins was getting the Fastenal vending machines here on the floor at the point of use. It ultimately benefits our customers because instead of chasing down parts and tools, we're devoting our resources and time to building them a quality firefighting apparatus. We're able to focus on getting them the right equipment, exactly as they ordered it, to exceed their expectations."

– Terry Walsdorf, Engineer, Fire Suppression Systems, Pierce Manufacturing

SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY

"Something we follow very closely is the cost per square foot for maintenance and custodial,” said Jody Dumas, executive director of facilities planning and construction. “The lower we can drive those numbers, the more money is available for students in the classroom. So I’m very proud when we’re able to operate effectively and efficiently."

– Jody Dumas, Executive Director of Facilities & Construction, Sarasota County Schools

Sellen Construction

"Being able to manage our supply chain in partnership with Fastenal has really enabled us to deliver that quality at every single point along the job. It takes one more variable out of the equation."

- Adam Rohde, Vice President

Sundowner Trailers

"Fastenal establishing an Onsite facility here at Sundowner has actually increased production. Especially with the vending program that Fastenal has implemented; I would say it increased production within the first month, probably 10-15%."

- Mike Mason, Purchasing Manager

Triumph Fabrications

"[Fastenal allows] us to reallocate all of those resources so that we are focusing on the things that make us money - getting parts out to the customers on time. We have that level of trust in that partnership that they're going to be there, right there with us, and have the products we need when we need them."

– Billie McMillian, Program Manager

Cirrus Aircraft

"We know exactly where, and who, is using that product. If we want somebody to only use a specific wipe on a composite material, that's all they have access to. We know what drill bits are being used, what alodine pens, and how many alodine pens, we're using. So, we really targeted the consumption side as well as the cost side with vending."

– Rick Hollander, VP of Manufacturing & Supply Chain

A Great Solution Begins with a Good Conversation

Talk to us about your inventory challenges and let us present ideas to make an impact. Remember the machine itself isn't the solution; it's what's behind it: local inventory, daily service, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Fill out this form to start the conversation today.

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