Kimball Midwest Blog

Have Too Many Vendors? Sometimes Having One is the Right Call

August 26, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

Have too many vendors? Sometimes having one is the right call. In today's world, that might be even more important than ever to keep your employees and their families safe.

Tags: MRO, Inventory, Vendor Managed Inventory, Manufacturing, Made in the USA

The Cost of Disorganization: It Will Shock You

February 8, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Imagine this: You walk into your shop before the sun rises. You turn on the lights and maybe trip over a couple parts. You start your first job of the day, and you can’t find the right part. Sound familiar? Most would agree this is not the best way to start your day.

Tags: Organization, MRO, Inventory

National IPA Makes MRO Procurement Process Easier

November 7, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

If you’re responsible for buying maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supplies for a local, state or nonprofit entity, you know procurement can often be a frustrating and time-consuming process. While procurement processes may vary by agency, they often include the following steps:

Tags: MRO, Local, non-profit, 501(c), municipality, state, OMNIA, government

How You Benefit From Personal Service

July 23, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Have you ever had an experience of working with a company that fails to understand your needs and keeps providing you with the same solutions everyone else in the market is offering? Yes? Then that company is treating you with a one-size-fits-all approach. They don’t understand the tools you need to succeed as a business or the solutions they can give you to help your bottom-line. One size does not fit all and we’re here to tell you why.

Tags: Service, MRO, Inventory

Vendor Managed Inventory Done Right

May 18, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

We have a few questions for you but be warned: depending on how organized your shop is, they might be painful to answer.

Tags: MRO, Inventory, Vendor Managed Inventory

Set Up Your Auto Shop for Success

March 30, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Whether an auto shop serves the public or a business fleet, planning can be a very challenging prospect. You just never know what kind of job will be coming through the door on a given day.

Tags: MRO, Automotive, Tips

An Organized Shop Can Increase Profits

January 19, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Imagine this: You walk into your shop before the sun rises. You turn on the lights and maybe trip over a couple parts. You start your first job of the day, and you can’t find the right part. Sound familiar? Most would agree this is not the best way to start your day.

Tags: Organization, MRO, Inventory

3 Ways Inventory Accuracy Helps Your Business

December 22, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

For many businesses in many industries, having enough inventory, and an accurate count of it, is essential.

Tags: Organization, MRO, Inventory

Key Elements of a Hydraulic Hose Assembly

December 8, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

Hydraulic hose assemblies are used in many applications, but no matter the job, they carry fluids under extreme pressure to provide power to operate equipment. From the truck on the highway to the rollercoaster ride at your favorite amusement park, hydraulics help safely operate, control, and power many types of equipment.

Tags: MRO, Hydraulics, Hydraulic Systems

How to Turn Costs into Profits

November 17, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

Small, consumable parts don’t cost very much, and they’re hardly worth worrying about, right? Not so fast. Those small parts quickly add up, typically as much as $15 - $20 per transaction. Over time, that’s hundreds or even thousands of dollars per month leaking from your bottom line.

Tags: MRO, How To, Repair

Welcome to the Kimball Midwest Blog

August 22, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

We're here to make your life easier. We've been in the business since 1923, so we have a lot of MRO knowledge we want to share with you. There are over 800 Kimball Midwest Reps spread across the US gathering knowledge and solutions. This is the information you'll find on the Kimball Midwest blog.

Tags: Culture, Service, MRO

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