July closed with three out of our four Performance Metrics trending in a positive direction. Our Parts Accuracy increased by an additional 0.02% when compared to how we performed in June, surpassing our set goal of 99.95%. Additionally, our Order Entry Accuracy improved by 0.09% which pushed this metic above our set goal of 99.93%.
Many customers will request a “cert” (certification) when ordering fasteners. The term “cert” can have different meanings from one customer to another. In the fastener industry, the most comprehensive cert that can be requested is called a PPAP (pronounced P-PAP).
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Your operation is firing on all cylinders. Orders are rolling in. You can’t believe the surge in demand. Then you realize a critical path in your supply chain has broken. Bringing everything to a screeching halt. The fasteners you need are out of stock.
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Earnest Machine receives recognition for displaying a strong and distinct work culture While the challenges of the global pandemic forced many companies to adopt a “just making it through” approach, Earnest Machine flourished. Thanks to a strong commitment to its most valued asset. It's culture.
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How We Made: The 5/8" Wide KeyWay In A Gear Hub Click here to watch the full video
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As many of you know, this week Earnest Machine’s HR department was honored with Crain’s Excellence in HR Awards winning in the Employee Experience, private company, category. Not only did this evoke a lot of emotion and reflection, it prompted many conversations among co-workers, friends, family and strangers.
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Need a part cut to length? In this episode of How We Made, Earnest Machine will demonstrate its ability to quickly cut to length a hex head tap bolt on a chop saw.
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When sourcing fasteners, it’s easy to choose price over quality. However, the old saying of “you get what you pay for” summarizes the current conditions of the fastener industry today.
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Wood screws have a variety of uses and are usually bought in bulk for cheap.
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Earnest Machine is now offering DIN spec metric hex head cap screws in response to increased demand in the marketplace.
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Earnest Machine is pleased to announce we have passed this year’s ISO surveillance audit with no findings or concerns. To maintain ISO certification a company is subject to a three year rotation of audits beginning with a reassessment followed by surveillance audits the following two years.
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Each month, we share our Distributor Performance Report. Why do we do this? Because we’re not content to do the bare minimum. If there is an opportunity to improve, we take it.
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Joanne Lane works in sales and purchasing for Earnest Machine in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England, which is just a bit of a change from when she was a member of the Wolverhampton School of Dance and performed at local theaters.
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Your day-to-day probably requires you to manage and move around a lot of information. Your customers have questions that need answered quickly. You’re juggling multiple quotes. When is that part supposed to come in? What’s the width across the flats of that cap screw? What exactly is a 12 point?
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Winter is coming. To help you get your head in the game, we've put together a plow bolt cheat sheet containing some basic definitions and quick reference points.
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Winter is coming. To help you get your head in the game, we've put together a plow bolt cheat sheet containing some basic definitions and quick reference points.
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