Member Profile
A multi-billion-dollar global manufacturer with nearly eight decades of industry leadership, this PA member plays a critical role in strengthening the world’s infrastructure and advancing agricultural productivity. Operating across multiple continents, the company produces engineered solutions ranging from century-durable galvanized structures to high-efficiency irrigation systems and resilient utility equipment that keeps power flowing to millions.
Committed to sustainability and operational excellence, the organization continuously innovates to help communities do more with less: leveraging smart technologies that enhance reliability, extend asset life, and connect both urban and remote regions around the world.
Key Challenges
By early 2024, the member’s Monterrey, Mexico plant was facing critical supply chain issues with its incumbent integrated supplier. Persistent stockouts disrupted operations, while pricing and cost inefficiencies limited competitiveness.
The member’s Global Sourcing team recognized the need for both immediate cost reductions and a more reliable supply partner to support long-term growth.
How PA Helped
Procure Analytics partnered with the member in March 2024 to assess their indirect materials program and identify opportunities for improvement.
- May 2024: PA completed a benchmark analysis of the Monterrey plant’s top 50 items, revealing 20% savings ($160K) on a $790K spend.
- June 2024: Following the sourcing team’s request to replace the underperforming supplier, PA brought in Fastenal to conduct a comprehensive Total Cost of Ownership Analysis (TCOA). The TCOA identified an additional $116K in potential savings, bringing the total to $276K in combined savings between piece price and process efficiencies.
- August 2024: Fastenal and the member executed a Statement of Work (SOW) featuring Fastenal’s flagship Onsite Model, ensuring localized support, inventory management, and continuous improvement.
- October – December 2024: The Onsite implementation was successfully completed with collaboration across PA, Fastenal, and the member’s operations teams.
Results
By April 2025, the first business review demonstrated significant progress:
- $276K in total identified savings through a mix of price and process efficiencies.
- Improved supply reliability and elimination of stockouts through the Onsite model.
- Strengthened collaboration between Fastenal, the member company, and PA, including monthly productivity meetings to identify new savings opportunities and drive year-over-year brand consolidation initiatives.
Through strategic partnership and data-driven analysis, PA helped this global infrastructure leader enhance operational resilience, reduce costs, and establish a scalable model for future supply chain success.
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