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Want to keep up with industry trends? Looking for expert advice? FIND US ONLINE! The Blue Print is here to help you. Our editorial team works with Fastenal's experts in the field to bring you relevant stories, data, and product suggestions. WE COVER TOPICS LIKE • Ways to strengthen your supply chain before a disaster • Lessons from the pandemic • How to make your business more sustainable Find all the stories from the printed magazine plus additional articles, how-tos, and guides at BluePrint.Fastenal.com . Click F MA I T T TERS ESSENATTCIAHLWPPOEMNEENEIDNS TTOHEMWORKFORCE HOW THE FIVE Ws CMAONNSEAY,VTEIMYOEU, AND LIVES BEAT THE HEAT HOW TO MAKE YOUR BSUUSSITNAEINSSABLE F REE M AGAZINE Sign up to have the Blue Print delivered right to you! BluePrint.Fastenal.com/Subscribe VOL. 2 - 2021
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CONTENTS 6 12 22 38 6 HOW TO GET STARTED WITH INDUSTRIAL VENDING 33 questions to help you build a successful program. 12 WHAT'S NEW IN ’22 Innovations. Specifically, ones that boost productivity. 14 ONSITES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW First, an Onsite targets YOUR goals. 16 EIGHT WAYS YOU CAN OFFLOAD WORK See how you can be ready for the construction season. 20 HOW A TCO ANALYSIS CAN CUT COSTS Find savings by focusing on your supply chain needs. 22 AREAS YOU CAN TACKLE IN CONSTRUCTION Every new season offers hurdles. Here are five to focus on. 30 CUTTING DOWN ON CUTTING FLUID How a partnership can help with your fluid management. 34 CLEANING, SANITIZING, AND DISINFECTING Each term is different. Do you know why? 38 SAFETY HAZARD ASSESSMENT OR A SAFETY TCOA? Which assessment is right for you? 40 SUPPLY CHAINS AND THE UNEXPECTED Be prepared BEFORE the next disruption. VOL. 1 - 2022 3
