2 Babes Talk Supply Chain

This is the first episode of our latest mini-series in partnership with Fastenal. Over the next four episodes, our “Not Just Nuts and Bolts” series is going to take a closer look at Fastenal, their global reach and the many different ways they serve the industry; their resilience and innovation in response to the COVID-19 crisis, and why they’re putting a focus on the importance of data in bettering supply chains. Today in Episode 1, Innovation at Work, I’m talking to Dan Florness, President and CEO at Fastenal. We’ll be finding out exactly who Fastenal is, what they do and how they’ve evolved to become a global company, with a local focus, who are much more than just nuts and bolts. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [01.26] Dan’s background, his role at Fastenal and how Fastenal is both a provider and its own customer. “Our secret ingredient is agility and problem-solving.”  [4.14] Fastenal’s history and growth. [06.18] What Fastenal stands for. “We go out and find great people – we’re about opportunity, freedo