Episode #138 – Direct Connections

When precision fastener manufacturer and conversationalist, Charlie Kerr, of Kerr Lakeside, crashes onto the scene, the discussion topics carom from the master distribution model to blockchain to baseball (13:03). Then, in their direct fashion, Bob and Rob Reynolds of INxSQL Software explain how they connect fastener distributors to an array of business solutions that every thread merchant should hear (1:41:23). Würth senior VP, Marc Strandquist, joins fastener industry newsman Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to offer analysis on the latest sagging FDI numbers (1:11:01). Plus, MWFA board member Paula Evitts previews FastenerTech 19 (1:02:21). As always, industry guru Carmen Vertullo presents the Fastener Training Minute, this time discussing the often misunderstood material, Grade L9 (1:33:42). Hoping to make new connections of their own, Brian and Eric get an uncharacteristic jump on the fastener trade show season. Run time: 02:38:32