Case Studies

This case study illustrates how a manufacturer of plastic bags, wraps, and containers overcame challenges related to downtime, stock-outs, and storeroom space by implementing MSC’s customized inventory management solutions, including vending, VMI, and an in-house hydraulics program, resulting in projected year 1 cost savings of $322,942.

This case study highlights the challenges faced by an oilfield completions company in managing consumables, dealing with stock-outs, freight issues, rogue spend, and overstocking. The solutions implemented included vending, vendor-managed inventory (VMI), in-plant services, supplier consolidation, and a hydraulics program, resulting in an estimated cost savings of $332,167 in the first year

Challenged by poor data visibility, excess inventory, and manual procurement, the refrigeration and OEM parts manufacturer implemented MSC's in-plant, ControlPoint® inventory management solutions, and eProcurement integration, resulting in projected cost savings of $554,040.

Facing operational and inventory management challenges, the CNC Machine Shop implemented MSC’s solutions, leading to a 12.5% reduction in overall spend, 20% decrease in on-hand inventory, and $94,015 savings in process improvements.

This case study explores how an industrial pump and motor manufacturer enhanced efficiency and productivity through MSC’s strategic inventory management solutions and supplier partnerships

A General Manufacturing Company overcomes challenges of inventory overstock, back orders, and inefficient procurement by partnering with MSC, implementing strategic inventory management solutions, and achieving a first-year projected profit improvement of $170,321

Flinchbaugh Engineering, a contract manufacturing company, partnered with MSC Industrial to streamline their procurement process, manage inventory, and improve safety and productivity, resulting in a cost savings of $215,012 in the first year.

Berry Tractor, a heavy equipment manufacturer, faced challenges with disorganized hydraulic hose and fitting areas, insufficient inventory, and wasted time and money on external hose production. MSC implemented its ControlPoint™ VMI solution at Berry Tractor, organizing their hydraulic hose and fitting areas, optimizing inventory levels, and eliminating the need for external hose production, thereby saving time and money.

Facing procurement and inventory challenges, the rig & drilling equipment manufacturer implemented MSC’s solutions, achieving immediate savings of $442,410 and operational improvements.

This case study shows how MSC's solutions helped a manufacturer of steam management system equipment with inventory challenges leading to significant cost savings.

Struggling with inventory control and visibility, the global biopharma and healthcare manufacturer partnered with MSC for a customized inventory management solution, resulting in a profit improvement of $622,016 and significant operational enhancements

Facing challenges with supplier management, inventory visibility, and metalworking expertise, the medical implant manufacturer partnered with MSC for a customized solution, resulting in projected 5-year cost savings exceeding $2.5M and an average annual savings of $500K.