Case Studies

Explore how our customers have transformed their operations with the help of MSC. These case studies highlight real-world examples of businesses that have enhanced productivity, streamlined processes, and achieved profit improvements. Representing a vast range of industries, customers share their success stories and the tangible benefits they’ve realized with MSC’s expertise.

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

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

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

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.

Nuts About Efficiency: A Fruitful Journey in Inventory Management For A Fruit and Nut Company

Nuts About Efficiency: A Fruitful Journey in Inventory Management For A Fruit and Nut Company

Discover how a top fruit and nut manufacturer streamlined their inventory, projected to save $265,210 in the first year with MSC’s innovation solutions.

Food & Beverage

Fencing in Efficiency: How a Composite Decking and Fence Manufacturer Nailed Inventory Management

Fencing in Efficiency: How a Composite Decking and Fence Manufacturer Nailed Inventory Management

This case study highlights how a composite decking and fencing manufacturer improved inventory management with MSC’s solutions, achieving a $467,000 in projected first-year savings, a 5% reduction in on-hand inventory and a 15% reduction in inventory consumption.

Paper/Allied Products & Other Durable: Rubber/Plastics

Cooling Costs, Heating Performance: Fabricated Metals' Success Story

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

Optimizing Inventory Management in Plastics Manufacturing: A Case Study on Reducing Downtime and Costs

Optimizing Inventory Management in Plastics Manufacturing: A Case Study on Reducing Downtime and Costs

This case study illustrates how a manufacturer of plastic bags, wraps, and containers overcame challenges related to downtime, stock-outs, and storeroom space by implementing MSC’s customized inventory management solutions, including vending, VMI, and an in-house hydraulics program, resulting in projected year 1 cost savings of $322,942.

Paper/Allied Products & Other Durable: Rubber/Plastics

Overcoming Challenges in Consumables Management and Procurement: A Case Study on Integrated Oilfield Completions

Overcoming Challenges in Consumables Management and Procurement: A Case Study on Integrated Oilfield Completions

This case study highlights the challenges faced by an oilfield completions company in managing consumables, dealing with stock-outs, freight issues, rogue spend, and overstocking. The solutions implemented included vending, vendor-managed inventory (VMI), in-plant services, supplier consolidation, and a hydraulics program, resulting in an estimated cost savings of $332,167 in the first year

Inventory Management Transformation: A Case Study on a Refrigeration and OEM Parts Manufacturer

Inventory Management Transformation: A Case Study on a Refrigeration and OEM Parts Manufacturer

Challenged by poor data visibility, excess inventory, and manual procurement, the refrigeration and OEM parts manufacturer implemented MSC's in-plant, ControlPoint® inventory management solutions, and eProcurement integration, resulting in projected cost savings of $554,040.

OEM

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

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.

Overcoming Operational Hurdles: CNC Machine Shop’s Transformation with MSC’s Inventory Solutions

Overcoming Operational Hurdles: CNC Machine Shop’s Transformation with MSC’s Inventory Solutions

Facing operational and inventory management challenges, the CNC Machine Shop implemented MSC’s solutions, leading to a 12.5% reduction in overall spend, 20% decrease in on-hand inventory, and $94,015 savings in process improvements.

Fabricated Metals

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

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