A Total Supply Chain Solution

FASTVend is the best industrial vending program on the market. Why? Because it helps organizations control and track the products that keep their operations running. Simply put, this is a competitive advantage. Using vending as an inventory management strategy allows teams to improve access, reduce consumption, and drive productivity.

Around the world, thousands of facilities put vending in place to gain insight into how products are used. And thanks to ongoing technical support, we're right there every step of the way. From implementation to program optimization, FASTVend is a total supply chain solution.

How It Works, How It Helps

From traditional coil machines to sensor-powered lockers, drawers, and cabinets, there are many ways to control access and capture data. Watch the video to see how the different devices work and the efficiencies they can help you achieve. If you want to control or track parts, or manage assets, or take advantage of automated ordering, you’ll find solutions for a spectrum of product needs.

The Fastenal Advantage

Technology Lineup

Each customer solution is unique, but all share a core technology platform. Key features include ID-based access (connecting products to individuals and, by extension, cost centers) along with cloud software (a simple, secure way to manage settings and view reporting). Our 20+ devices are organized around the following concepts, providing the right balance of access and control for every product used in your business.

Coil Machines

Providing per-item control over fast moving items. The user has access to one item or package per transaction (one transaction = one dispensed). This allows for product-specific controls (so that certain items can only be vended by authorized groups or in limited amounts within a time period). A versatile solution for wide-ranging but generally smaller-sized items.

Locker Machines

These multipurpose devices can be used in three different ways: (1) to vend large consumable items, (2) to automate the check-out/return process for assets (tools, scanners, tablets, etc.), and (3) to retrieve spot-buy deliveries from Fastenal through our Locker Pickup Program.

Sensor Machines

Providing per-item traceability along with ‘grab and go’ access. The user makes a selection to unlock a cabinet, locker, or drawer, and sensors automatically detect and report the number of items taken by that individual. Device options include lockers, cabinets, drawers with bins, and a cabinet/drawer combo, supporting products ranging from bulk items, to boxes and cans, to loose hardware and cutting tools.

Proven Solutions. Proven Results.

With well over 100,000 active devices and more than a billion items vended to date, FASTVend is the most widely adopted industrial vending program in the world. But what really matters is the impact it’s making for organizations ranging from manufacturers and construction companies to schools and healthcare providers. View the case studies below to see how others are using FASTVend to streamline their operations.

Gillette Stadium (New England Patriots)

“A huge benefit for us at Gillette Stadium with Fastenal is having a dedicated staff on-site that’s allowing us to track and source equipment that we don’t have on-site. Understanding what new opportunities we might have, new types of technology, new types of equipment, and really is our lifeline…”

- Jim Kelly
Director of Facility Operations, Gillette Stadium

PIERCE MANUFACTURING

"One of the biggest wins was getting the Fastenal vending machines here on the floor at the point of use. It ultimately benefits our customers because instead of chasing down parts and tools, we're devoting our resources and time to building them a quality firefighting apparatus. We're able to focus on getting them the right equipment, exactly as they ordered it, to exceed their expectations."

- Terry Walsdorf
Engineer, Fire Supression Systems, Pierce Manufacturing

A Great Solution Begins with a Good Conversation

Looking for ideas to automate, digitize, and simplify your supply chain? Reach out to our FMI Technology team to ask questions and learn more. Our experts are ready to help!

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