LEAN Thinking

Lean Thinking, Measurable Results

On June 12, 1998, Cardinal Fastener began a journey that changed the company forever.  That’s when our company adopted the principles of Lean Thinking, otherwise known as the Toyota Production System.  Lean Thinking is a way of doing more with less—less human effort, less equipment, less time and in less space.

In eliminating waste from the production process, Lean Thinking returns efficiency and cost-savings. While the benefits to the company have been measurably positive, it’s the customers of Cardinal Fastener who have derived the most. Cardinal Fastener's journey has resulted in the shortest lead times in the entire fastener industry and some of the shortest in any manufacturing industry.  Most orders for standard or special bolts and capscrews are made and shipped in the same day the order is placed.

Manufacturing costs have declined significantly and the savings have been passed along to our customers.  Furthermore, the quality of our products and our service is unequaled.

Our success with Lean Thinking has been recognized and haled by the industry, as attested by this article, which appeared in Distributor's Link Magazine.