Fasteners

Delivery Systems

Our competence in ensuring that the customer's production process is optimised through the correct fastener delivery systems sets us apart from our competitors.

There are 4 different ways in which we can service you fixings requirements; each with advantages and disadvantages described below:

Call Us

The traditional way. Let us have your order by phone, fax or e-mail. We will deliver the goods as request and invoice on despatch.
Advantages Disadvantages
  • Order what you want, when you want
  • No commitments
  • May not be in stock

Consignment Stock

Tell us what you expect to use over the next planning period and we will supply sufficient for at least one months usage plus a generous safety allowance, but not invoice you! Our representative will visit to monitor stock and ensure sufficient quantities are available for even exceptional usage. We invoice you for the goods that have been used. Consignment stock is normally supplied under a contractual arrangement with a minimum period of twelve months and three months notice. Minimum usage guarantees may be required for special items.
Advantages Disadvantages
  • You only pay for goods you use
  • Stock is always available
  • No need for separate purchase orders
  • One order cost each year
  • Prices fixed for extended periods
  • You do not hold stock in your accounts
  • A contractual arrangement
  • Minimum quantity guarantees required for some items
  • A stores areas required
  • Customer responsible for wastage and pilferage

Just-In-Time

We agree a schedule of goods that will be required in your business process. We hold them in stock and deliver pre-set quantities to you at agreed intervals. The schedules can be flexed to allow for variations in production levels. We invoice on despatch. Just-in-time systems are normally operated under a contractual arrangement with a minimum period of twelve months and three months notice. Minimum usage guarantees may be required for special items.
Advantages Disadvantages
  • Reduced inventory
  • Reduced costs of stock financing
  • Reduced waste
  • Reduced costs of storing and handling
  • Lower stock losses
  • Reduced obsolescence
  • One order cost per year
  • Fixed prices
  • Shorter lead times
  • Increased productivity
  • Improved quality
  • Concentration on main activity
  • Cleaner manufacturing environment
  • Enhanced customer service
  • A contractual arrangement
  • Minimum quantity guarantees required for some items
  • Most effective in a stable production environment

Remote Stock Management

Stock management systems can be operated remotely. This is particularly suitable if you operate in a secure environment where visitor access is not permitted, or if you operate a number of branches under central purchasing control. The operator will fill out a stock replenishment report supplied by RSR and then fax it us, we will then create a quote and fax or email to the buyer for an order number. Once agreed the goods are delivered for your operator to put away in stock.
Advantages Disadvantages
  • As for other just-in-time systems above
  • You retain total control
  • Extend the use of just-in-time systems
  • As for other just-in-time systems above
  • You maintain the bin system
  • Possibility of operator error