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To keep things simple; inventory management is the management of inventory and stock. If your inventory is managed properly it will mean you always have the correct levels of stock on hand. This has … read more

We’re back from 2019’s NTEA aka The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, IN. This year’s show was a success, and we were able to meet up with new and current customers, showcasing some … read more

So, what exactly is Consigned Vendor Inventory Management? Let’s break it down into two parts – Consigned Inventory and Vendor Managed Inventory. Consigned Inventory is inventory that is … read more

There are many ways that selecting the right Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) partner can simplify your business and help you to start saving time, money, and improve your bottom line. Let’s break … read more

Is inventory the backbone of success for your business? Do you have trouble forecasting demand and maintaining correct inventory levels yourself? Do you have difficulty dealing with too many supplier … read more

Vendor Managed Inventory, or VMI, is an inventory replenishment strategy in which the supplier monitors and may even physically replenish the customer's stock. When you form a VMI relationship with a … read more

Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc. has reached an agreement with Tuma to be their United States distributor of heavy and extra heavy duty drawer slides. While Austin Hardware has supplied heavy duty d … read more

In addition to selecting the type of latch for your application, as we discussed in our "What Type of Latch Should I Choose?" post, manufacturers in wheeled vehicle and other industrial markets must a … read more

Many manufacturers, whether they’re in a wheeled vehicle or other industrial market, have in common the need to find the right latch for their doors or compartments. But how do you know which ty … read more

Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc. has received Patent No. US 10,004,331 B2 from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the company’s Front Drawer Release (FDR). The FDR was invented … read more

Launching a product is not as simple as creating it and releasing it into the world. Without a solid plan, bringing a product to market can prove impossible. In fact, Harvard research shows that ther … read more

Innovation is integral to success today. New or re-branded products and services are meant to fill consumer demand or capitalize on an opportunity in the marketplace. When bringing new ideas or produ … read more