Thursday, April 21, 2011

Smart Inventory Management Improves Client Balance Sheets

A trend we have noted since the economic downturn, and particularly since the cash crisis, is the growing attention companies are paying to cash flow and balance sheet in addition to income statement and purchase price when it comes to their safety suppliers. In other words, Arbill customers have been placing a heavier reliance on supply chain support in keeping their employees safe. We have responded by successfully partnering with our client accounts to streamline their inventories. Arbill has a variety of inventory solutions to meet each client's unique needs, and this has been a great asset for us to minimize client risk - ultimately resulting in strengthening their organizations' balance sheets. Looking forward, I believe supply chain support services demand will keep growing as organizations continue to seek ways to streamline overall.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Nitrile Supply Status

Nitrile, a compound commonly used in thin-walled safety gloves, and also as a coating for abrasion protection, may soon be in short supply. This development is attributable to cuts in operating rates in Japan due to March's massive earthquake and the resulting power outages and transport difficulties. Japan has traditionally been one of the largest sources of nitrile in the global market, along with China and Taiwan. We are monitoring the situation and taking proactive steps to ensure that Arbill's product supply is not negatively impacted. This includes:
  • Reviewing our inventory levels of nitrile-containing products
  • Increasing stock levels of these items
The Arbill operations team is monitoring this and any other supply-related situations that may develop closely, and is committed to ensuring that our customers do not experience any supply interruptions.