154: Not Just Nuts and Bolts - Innovation At Work
This is the first episode of our latest mini-series in partnership with Fastenal. Over the next four episodes, our \u201cNot Just Nuts and Bolts\u201d series is going to take a closer look at Fastenal, their global reach and the many different ways they serve the industry; their resilience and innovation in response to the COVID-19 crisis, and why they\u2019re putting a focus on the importance of data in bettering supply chains.
Today in Episode 1, Innovation at Work, I\u2019m talking to Dan Florness, President and CEO at Fastenal. We\u2019ll be finding out exactly who Fastenal is, what they do and how they\u2019ve evolved to become a global company, with a local focus, who are much more than just nuts and bolts.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[01.26] Dan\u2019s background, his role at Fastenal and how Fastenal is both a provider and its own customer.
\u201cOur secret ingredient is agility and problem-solving.\u201d\xa0
[4.14] Fastenal\u2019s history and growth.
[06.18] What Fastenal stands for.
\u201cWe go out and find great people \u2013 we\u2019re about opportunity, freedom to operate and mutual trust.\u201d
[08.13] Exactly what Fastenal does, and its different business areas.
[10.15] How and why Fastenal came to manage supply chains for their customers.
[14.14] How Fastenal was ahead of the game when it comes to the issue of stock.
[16.21] The benefits that come from Fastenal\u2019s decentralized model.
\u201cA local team knows their customer really well.\u201d
[19.12] A closer look at Fastenal\u2019s local approach: how it works, the ethos behind it and the benefits.
[21.49] How Fastenal responded to the COVID crisis, and its commitment to customers.
[28.30] From Government to Universities, the variety of businesses Fastenal works with.
\u201cThe ideal customer for us is someone who\u2019s willing to look at the ideas we bring to the table, and change the way they\u2019ve been doing things.\u201d
[32.07] How visibility and partnerships are the future of supply chain.
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