There are probably a lot of things you consider when choosing a parts supplier. One of them may not be delivery, however. If you don’t have a fastener supplier who delivers your parts, you might want to look for a different supplier. You might be surprised at how much delivery service can help you.
You might have avoided choosing a vendor for your self-drilling metal screws and other fastener items because you assumed a company that offered delivery service would be more expensive. However, if you shop around, you may find that companies who offer delivery actually have very competitive pricing.
When you’re comparing pricing, it’s also important to look at the cost of your time, as well. If you have to send an employee to pick up self-drilling metal screws or concrete anchors, especially from the job site, you’re wasting valuable time, which hits your bottom line. It is often worth paying a little more to have an important item delivered to you when you need it.
Having your regular orders delivered is important, as well. Though your inventory person might not have to leave a job site to pick up materials, their time is better spent doing their job than running around all over town picking up materials, as well.
Talk with all your major vendors about delivery service on the parts you buy regularly, and any parts you might need in a hurry. The ability to place an order for the items you need and then get back to your other tasks for the day can help you get more accomplished than if your day is spent running around picking up items for your jobs. Delivery is a service that makes a vendor stand out from the crowd when it comes to being a valuable partner in the success of your business.
