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Metal Cutting and Industrial Supply

“Having a deep appreciation of where our company began provides us with a focused direction and vision of our future.” –Industrial Supply Company Mission Statement At Industrial Supply, we take our customers seriously. We make sure our efforts ensure that our customers have access to all the latest technologies as we strive to provide the highest level of service, value, quality and compliance. We enjoy and welcome the hands-on technical approach with our customers in the hopes of providing cost [...]

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Employee Highlight: Tim Dykes

Hardworking, dedicated, and loyal. That’s how Tim Dykes’ coworkers would describe him, which is why his team at Industrial Supply has nominated him as a “Solution Star” - a designation that recognizes and rewards employees that go above and beyond at work. When Tim first started at Industrial Supply 12 years ago, he worked as a driver. After that, he began working the front counter and then moved on to Sales before being promoted to Sales Lead. Tim has become [...]

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Employee Highlight: Brian Bracken

If Brian Bracken’s work ethic and mentality had to be boiled down to one line, then his motto would be a pretty accurate description, “It has to get done - so get it done.” It’s that sort of mentality that makes someone a leader and stand out among the pack. Which is why Brian’s team nominated him as this month’s Solution Star due to his passion for his position of Shipping Lead and innovative mindset. Coming from 25 years of [...]

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How Ongoing Safety Training Benefits Your Company

To ensure a healthy and safe work environment for all workers, ongoing safety training is essential. Employers are responsible for providing access to research, information, education, and training in workplace safety matters. To prevent injuries and accidents from happening, it is important that employers equip their workers with the appropriate skills and knowledge to be able to do their jobs safely. To keep these skills up-to-date, ongoing training is a great way to reinforce existing guidelines, stay informed with [...]

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Maintaining Supply Partner Relationships

Supply chain management revolves around making connections and maintaining relationships. Like all partnerships, the link between suppliers and their partners can be multilayered and complex. It’s no surprise that developing and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships is the key to supply chain success. An awareness and thorough understanding of each other’s business needs are crucial to the success of both partners. At Industrial Supply, we have our own set of best practices when it comes to engaging with our [...]

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Digital Trends in Manufacturing

There are many challenges manufacturers face in order to stay several steps ahead of the competition. Nowadays, consumers expect nothing less than quality products, quick production, and consistent delivery. In their continuous efforts to meet these consumer demands, manufacturers are finding that technology is an important tool for expanding service offerings. Clearly, technology is the driving force behind 2018 manufacturing trends. These trends include Industry 4.0, Internet of Things (IoT), and collaborative robot technology. Industry 4.0 is the term given [...]

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Employee Highlight: Matt Lennon

If there’s one question Industrial Supply’s Matt Lennon asks himself regularly, it’s “Does what I am doing feed my soul?” Matt understands the value in finding meaningful work and pursuing one’s calling in life as a way to nourish the soul and achieve happiness. It turns out that this approach to his work has made Matt an extremely effective and valuable member of the Industrial Supply team. In acknowledgment of his contributions, Matt’s teammates are proud to have named him [...]

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Benefits of Industrial Vending

As a custom inventory solution, industrial vending machines provide point-of-use inventory management for industrial and safety supplies that employees depend on. Unlike vending machines that provide snacks and beverages when money is inserted into the machine, an industrial vending machine grants access to items by means of an employee swipe card or ID code. These machines allow for more control and security, and more accurate tracking of inventory and budgets. Vending also helps manage consumable spending all while giving [...]

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Top 10 OSHA Violations in 2017

Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reveals the most frequently cited workplace violations. Unfortunately, the top violations remain consistent year after year. Fall Protection topped the list again, with 6,072 violations this year. Hazard Communication, Scaffolding, Respiratory Protection, and Lockout/Tagout violations followed closely behind. Rounding out the top 10 violations were Ladders (improper use), Powered Industrial Trucks, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection Training, and Electrical Wiring Methods. Although these violations closely match previous years’ top 10 lists, [...]

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Women in the Industry

In the United States, only 6.3% of women worked in male-dominated occupations in 2016, according to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. Executive leadership teams led by men establish the tone for talent acquisition standards, often allowing masculine stereotypes to drive opportunities for advancement. Women in the workforce are currently working to attract more women to these jobs, in an effort to help them thrive in industries such as manufacturing, construction, supply chain, and procurement. In order to attract [...]

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