Technology Use

John Wolz

News and information, customer relations, identifying new vendors or customers and advertising are among the most frequently mentioned fastener uses of the Internet.
Only 5% of the industry reported not using the Internet.
Despite several attempts within the fastener industry to create a standardized part code system, a bare majority rate it as �not important,� and only about 35% consider it �very important� or �important.� \�2002 FastenerNews.com

How important do you believe it is for the fastener industry to adopt a standardized part code system?

Please estimate the number of unique fasteners (part codes) you have inquired about, purchased, stocked, quoted or sold during 2001: