Field Notes

A Letter from Adam Derry, President of Field

2024 Holiday Message From President, Adam Derry

For The 9th Time, Field Fastener Makes The Inc. 5000

NEW YORK, August 14, 2024 – Inc. revealed today that Field Fastener made the 2024 Inc. 5000 list. This is an annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, ...

Acquisitions

Field Acquires Cascade Nut and Bolt, Inc.

Field Culture

BREAKING DOWN THE BASICS: THE ROLE OF A FASTENER SUPPLIER

Vendor Managed Inventory

Essential Elements for a Successful Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) System

Strong Collaborative Relationship And Communication With Your Vendor Establishing a strong partnership and open communication channels between your organization and the vendor is vital. Trust and cooperation are crucial for a successful vendor managed inventory system. Here at Field, we want to become an extension of you team. We ensure that we are with you every step of the way. From ...

Quality

Fastener Quality Measured in PPM

FASTENER QUALITY MEASURED IN PPM How do you report your internal or external reject rate? Chances are you use a metric called PPM or Parts Per Million. In other words, PPM is a measurement of number of rejected parts for every one-million parts produced (internal metric) or shipped (external metric). By stating reject rate in terms of a generally accepted ratio you can compare your performance ...