Optimizing Your Supply Chain with Strategic Fastener Standardization

Keywords: Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, ScrewsFor OEMs and large maintenance operations, managing hundreds of fastener SKUs is costly. This article advocates for strategic standardization: reducing variety in bolt grades, nut types, screw drives, and sizes without compromising design integrity. Benefits include bulk purchasing discounts, reduced inventory complexity, fewer errors during assembly, and easier maintenance. We provide a framework for auditing your current fastener usage and planning a consolidation strategy.