Distributors Report Increased Difficulty Obtaining Some Fasteners; Gross Margin and Inventory Turnovers Rise

John Wolz

What fasteners are you currently having trouble obtaining?
Certain socket screw products, domestic product � specials, Grade 8 plated, imported product, JIS metric, large diameters, longer-length low-carbon head M/S hex matched bolts, many screws, Monel 625, pop rivets and screws, SEMs, small screws, some stainless, specialty screws, specials � long delivery dates and stainless steel nylon insert locknuts, tapping screws and machine screw nuts.

What was your gross margin on fasteners in 2002?

How many inventory turnovers did you have in 2002?

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