Nor-Cal Supply Secures Lot Control And Traceability With Computer Insights

Founded in 1950, Nor-Cal Supply Company has an established reputation as a niche supplier of Aerospace and Aircraft fasteners per AN – MS – NAS – NASM specifications. Their Quality Management System meets the standards of MIL-I-45208 and MIL-I-45662 and they’re an approved supplier for NASA Ames, NASA Armstrong, Rolls- Royce Engine Services, Sandia National Laboratories and many more.

With millions of parts on hand and extensive sourcing capabilities, their longevity in the aerospace industry is due to their customer service, dependability and product knowledge. Says Sam Anderson, President said, “Since implementing The Business Edge™ from Computer Insights we have been able to maximize our customer service because we have all the information at our fingertips. Not only can we see what parts are available, but we also have immediate access to the Certifications that are available with each part. The Certifications automatically go out with the parts each time they are shipped. Additionally, if the customer loses the Certs, a quick call or e-mail will get the Certs replaced immediately. We have instant access to all the Certs for products that have been shipped with complete lot control and traceability.”

Sam also added, “With The Business Edge™ we found that we are able to keep much better track of our inventory and usage. The result is that our in-stock percentage of often used products has improved dramatically, while we reduced our overall investment in inventory. The system even has an interface to ILSmart.com (an inventory sourcing network) so that we can more easily find the rarer parts.”

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Allied Fasteners Enhances Inventory Management With Computer Insights

As soon as you come upon Allied Fasteners, Inc.’s 24,000-foot headquarters building in Mc Kinney, TX, you know that this is a very special fastener distributor. The building is brand new and it looks high tech like a technology company rather than a fastener distributor.

Bill Browning, President started Allied Fasteners in 1980, to be a model of efficiency and he has used technology to streamline the operation and eliminate human error. These two actions have enabled him to achieve the enviable position of producing nearly $1,000,000.00 in sales per employee. His $12,000,000 company, with three locations, (one in Texas and two in California), employs only 13 people. The computer system that he uses is The Business Edge, from Computer Insights, Inc.

One thing that Allied does that is quite different from the typical fastener distributor is that they write things off that have not sold for a year. The Business Edge makes this simple through a “Dead Inventory Report” and an automatic write off capability.

Allied also maintains two branches with warehouses in California. The company’s method of stocking their warehouses is complete random stocking. They repackage everything that they receive and when they package them, The Business Edge produces a package label that includes the Part Number, Description Quantity, Lot Number, Location and a single Bar Code that identifies each unique package in the system. From then on, each time the package is handled, the single Bar Code is read to identify it. The Business Edge tells the operator where the next available location of that size container is located. It is printed on the label so the person that is stocking the part simply follows the directions that are right on the package.

The Allied Fasteners formula for success is clear. Manage your inventory tightly. Use technology to eliminate errors and duplication and help your people do their jobs successfully!

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Chicago Nut & Bolt On Time And On Budget With Computer Insights

Chicago Nut & Bolt, in business for over 20 years, is an industry leader in the area of custom industrial fasteners. Eric Carlson, President, explained CNB’s philosophy. He said “While we distribute standard fasteners, our fastener supply services include fulfilling non-standard requests, such as extra-large and extra-long sizes. We work with sizes from 1/4” to 3” in diameter, in any length up to 72”. We can get them to you quickly because we stock blanks in every imaginable head style that can be modified per your specifications.”

Eric told us one secret to their ability to offer such a diverse and comprehensive bundle of products and services. He said, “Chicago Nut and Bolt has worked with Computer Insights for over 10 years. When we installed The Business Edge, our system was installed and up and running on time and ZERO dollars over budget. I was also amazed that we did all the training on line. It turned out to be the most efficient computer implementation I have ever experienced.”

“Since then, the system has helped us maintain the level of customer service that we have committed to our customers. With The Business Edge, all the information that we need is at our finger tips. It is helping us with our ISO Quality requirements and it is enabling us to give our customers what they need in a single call, no call backs, no voice mails, just prompt, professional accurate service. I have also been impressed by the flexibility of the system and the ability to customize it to our specific needs.”

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Lubker Distribution Gains System Efficiencies With Computer Insights

When Lubker Distribution, a fastener company based in West Chester, Pennsylvania went looking for a software system that would help them with multi-lot inventory control, reporting and traceability, wand seamless integration through all business financial systems, Lubker Distribution chose The Business Edge by Computer Insights.


With The Business Edge, Lubker Distribution selected a software package exclusively designed for fastener and industrial suppliers.  Through exclusive partnerships with Brighton-Best International, Kanebridge Corporation and FCH Sourcing Network, Computer Insights is able to give The Business Edge users unparalleled access to these companies’ inventory systems.


“The Business Edge has improved all aspects of business relations,” reports Rick Lubker, President of Lubker Distribution. “Whether the requirement is for Excel formatted custom reporting, ‘WIN’ (when it’s needed) integration (including product requirement scanning and direct sales order download), or ‘to the minute’ financial reporting, The Business Edge  has the solution.”


Rounding out the total supply offering, Lubker Distribution provides its customers with customization, packaging, and kitting. “The Business Edge  software provides an extremely easy to use and flexible solution to the often difficult outside processing task,” Rick reported. “Whether you are cutting several studs from a single threaded rod, reworking a standard into a special, or assembling/kitting multiple items into a single SKU, The Business Edge has the capability to process the requirement, including complete financial ‘work’ cost tracking."




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