Here’s how to make it happen. Labor Labor is the problem and the solution When people talk about labor challenges, the focus is often on hiring shortages or retention struggles. But I can attest to the fact that at least some of the trouble lies in how people are being used. Across industries, I see a recurring pattern: Skilled employees are being pulled away from high-value tasks to perform low-impact supply chain duties. Engineers are managing cribs. Chemists are counting gloves. Maintenance techs are waiting on parts. However unintentional these inefficiencies are, there’s no denying they sap productivity and damage morale. Fastenal’s approach isn’t about replacing labor. It’s about repurposing it. By implementing point-of-use solutions like vending, RFID, and IR bins, we eliminate unnecessary touches and walk-wait time. That means fewer trips to the crib and more time spent doing the work you need done. 6
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