Operations and Productivity Case Studies

Rising Above the Rest: How an Elevator Manufacturer Elevated Operations with MSC

A leading elevator equipment manufacturer, partnered with MSC to eliminate production stoppages, reduce inventory costs, and reclaim valuable floor space. Through in-plant support, VMI, vending, and kitting, this customer improved procurement efficiency and labor utilization, transforming operations and expanding the partnership nationwide.

Construction

Forging Ahead: Steel Wheel and Axle Manufacturer’s Strategic Partnership with MSC Drives Cost Savings and Operational Excellence

A leading manufacturer of forged steel wheels and axles for freight railcars, locomotives, and passenger railcars partnered with MSC to enhance inventory management, achieving $252,854 in cost savings. Using MSC's ControlPoint® Vending and Parker Hydraulics solutions, they prevented stock outs, streamlined operations, and ensured continuous improvement.

Automotive, Transportation & Rail

Real Results and Impact: The MSC and Catamount Partnership Story

Discover how MSC Industrial Supply transformed operations at Catamount. In this compelling case study, Chris Basgall and the team at Catamount share their journey of partnering with MSC to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity. From implementing the innovative MSC tool crib to achieving impressive savings, learn how MSC's solutions made a significant impact.

Fabricated Metals

Transforming Oilfield Operations: BEST Pump and Flow’s Success with MSC Solutions

BEST Pump and Flow partnered with MSC to enhance their metalworking processes and overall efficiency. By implementing advanced tooling solutions, they achieved a 55% improvement in cycle times, gained 1,200 additional working hours per year, and saved over $1.1 million in machining and tooling costs.

Oil & Gas

Cooling Costs, Heating Performance: Fabricated Metals' Success Story

Discover how Fabricated Metals, a global leader in thermal management and heat transfer products, revolutionized their inventory management and operational efficiency.

Fabricated Metals

Digging Deep: A case study on Werk-Brau’s need to decrease cycle time and increase tool life with MSC’s solutions

Werk-Brau, a heavy equipment manufacturer, faced challenges with operational inefficiencies, low productivity, and short tool life. Implementing MSC’s solutions, they were able to address these issues, leading to improved manufacturing processes and an average 20% increase in tool life.

Construction

Boosting Productivity: Innovation Alley’s Success with Accupro® ST Series

Innovation Alley used MSC’s Accupro® ST Series to optimize milling operations, reducing cycle time by 46%, increasing productivity by 84%, and saving $48,720 annually.

Fabricated Metals

Unlocking Productivity: BDE’s Transformation Journey with MSC’s MillMax® in CNC Machining & Toolmaking

The case study highlights how BDE Manufacturing Technologies, a CNC machining and toolmaking company, significantly improved operational productivity and achieved a 1200% increase in productivity by implementing MSC’s MillMax® service, which optimized their cutting parameters and significantly reduced their cycle time.

Machinery

MillMax® in Action: Enhancing Productivity in Aerospace Engineering at Ascentec

MSC's Metalworking Specialist conducted MillMax® Tap Test, then customized the parameters based on spindle conditions

Aerospace

Maximizing Productivity in Hydropower Manufacturing: A case study on milling optimization and operational efficiency

This case study showcases how a power distribution provider improved inventory visibility and spend management, and supported multiple buildings from a single crib by leveraging MSC's solutions, leading to significant cost savings.

Power Distribution

Optimizing Machine Performance: A Case Study on Triosim Corporation's Productivity Improvement with AP-OP™

With MSC’s expertise and customer service, Triosim saw a cost saving of 20-25% per product line

Paper/Allied Products & Other Durable: Rubber/Plastics

Streamlining Inventory Management for Defense Manufacturing

This case study highlights how MSC's strategic inventory management solutions for a defense manufacturing facility resulted in nearly $750,000 in cost savings over 12 months. By implementing customized in-plant and vending solutions, MSC significantly improved inventory visibility, reduced lead times, and enhanced overall productivity.

Defense

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Rising Above the Rest: How an Elevator Manufacturer Elevated Operations with MSC

Forging Ahead: Steel Wheel and Axle Manufacturer’s Strategic Partnership with MSC Drives Cost Savings and Operational Excellence

Real Results and Impact: The MSC and Catamount Partnership Story

Transforming Oilfield Operations: BEST Pump and Flow’s Success with MSC Solutions

Cooling Costs, Heating Performance: Fabricated Metals' Success Story

Digging Deep: A case study on Werk-Brau’s need to decrease cycle time and increase tool life with MSC’s solutions

Boosting Productivity: Innovation Alley’s Success with Accupro® ST Series

Unlocking Productivity: BDE’s Transformation Journey with MSC’s MillMax® in CNC Machining & Toolmaking

MillMax® in Action: Enhancing Productivity in Aerospace Engineering at Ascentec

Maximizing Productivity in Hydropower Manufacturing: A case study on milling optimization and operational efficiency

Optimizing Machine Performance: A Case Study on Triosim Corporation's Productivity Improvement with AP-OP™

Streamlining Inventory Management for Defense Manufacturing

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Rising Above the Rest: How an Elevator Manufacturer Elevated Operations with MSC

Forging Ahead: Steel Wheel and Axle Manufacturer’s Strategic Partnership with MSC Drives Cost Savings and Operational Excellence

Real Results and Impact: The MSC and Catamount Partnership Story

Transforming Oilfield Operations: BEST Pump and Flow’s Success with MSC Solutions

Cooling Costs, Heating Performance: Fabricated Metals' Success Story

Digging Deep: A case study on Werk-Brau’s need to decrease cycle time and increase tool life with MSC’s solutions

Boosting Productivity: Innovation Alley’s Success with Accupro® ST Series

Unlocking Productivity: BDE’s Transformation Journey with MSC’s MillMax® in CNC Machining & Toolmaking

MillMax® in Action: Enhancing Productivity in Aerospace Engineering at Ascentec

Maximizing Productivity in Hydropower Manufacturing: A case study on milling optimization and operational efficiency

Optimizing Machine Performance: A Case Study on Triosim Corporation's Productivity Improvement with AP-OP™

Streamlining Inventory Management for Defense Manufacturing

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