Fastener Distribution: Scaling Up for Next-Level Service

A good distributor of retaining rings, clamps and pins should always adhere to the basics: keeping steady inventory, filling orders accurately, and sourcing from top-quality manufacturers. For most day-to-day customers this is more than enough. Larger-scale operations, however, may require a more intricate delivery of value:

Destinations, Details and Delivery
Manufacturers with multiple locations and assembly lines, for example, need a distributor who will break down an order into multiple parcels bound for various destinations. Some of these may be warehouses overseas, while others may need to be drop-shipped directly to a customer stuck in the field with a broken backhoe. Different quantities of various fasteners, bound for a variety of locations (all bundled together in one hot order) can be seamlessly fulfilled by the right team. A distributor who can handle this kind of last-mile delivery is better positioned to be an asset for MROs and OEMs with a global footprint.

Time is money, and nothing racks up more costs than sourcing confusion and delays. A poor fill rate for a complex bin-stock network can easily snowball into critical failings and stalled production. Buyers in charge of avoiding such pitfalls need the peace of mind that comes with a strong distributor – one who has proven it can successfully navigate the inherent hazards of the supply chain.

As with any business, the name of the game is cost control. The price for a service or product is based on the costs associated with delivering it. The more those costs fluctuate, the harder it becomes to set a competitive price in the marketplace.

Variable Costs vs. Static Costs
Some costs of doing business are variable, and always will be. Shipping, production, and inventory costs will always change based on factors that can’t be controlled: fuel, equipment repair, consumer demand, etc. They can be forecast with some degree of accuracy - but aren’t considered static by any means.

The more static costs involved in production, the less likely an OEM or MRO will have to disappoint customers with a price increase notice. Prospect Fastener brings value with the assurance that our retaining rings, clamps and pins cost the same for your local warehouse as they do for your facility in Germany. Your static price remains the same: predictable, reliable, and accompanied by the kind of value that’s rarely found in our industry.

Experience, Leadership, and Successful Navigation
Our team has been helping businesses reach their goals for over four decades. Steering past obstacles and ensuring a smooth sourcing experience for manufacturers has been our mission since day one. By partnering with U.S.-based providers like Rotor Clip, KMC Stampings, Driv-Lok, Spirol, Kerr-Lakeside and more, Prospect Fastener elevates the art of distribution to a whole new level. We are ready to be the strongest link in your supply chain – call or click today!

Here are a few more areas that may be of interest...

No Manufacturer Minimums

We will never force you to adhere to manufacturer minimums, but there's a valid reason they exist. Find out how a stocking distributor like us can forgo the mins, and why they're still necessary for those who actually produce retaining rings, clamps and pins. 

Tired Of Getting Burned?

Red-hot fastener deals are everywhere, and (sure) they look good on paper. But it can often be a different story when the rubber meets the road. Unless you've already experienced it firsthand, learn how "hot" deals can actually burn away value.

We Solve Your Sourcing Puzzle

Sourcing snap rings and other fasteners can often feel like trying to solve a puzzle that's missing a few key pieces. But it doesn't have to be this way. Using a skilled distributor like Prospect Fastener can make the difference and provide a complete picture every time.