Summit: October 7, 2026 | Expo: October 8-9, 2026

Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ

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Summit: October 7, 2026 | Expo: October 8-9, 2026

Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ

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Josh Bartel

Josh Bartel

Thu Oct 0811:00 AM – 11:30 AMIFE Insights Stage

Sourcing Fasteners Globally Without Surprises: What Buyers Wish They’d Known Earlier

Most purchasing systems rely on fixed lead times and historical usage to determine what and when to buy, even though both demand and supply are inhere

Most purchasing systems rely on fixed lead times and historical usage to determine what and when to buy, even though both demand and supply are inherently uncertain. Using imported fasteners as a practical example, Josh will show how these assumption

Most purchasing systems rely on fixed lead times and historical usage to determine what and when to buy, even though both demand and supply are inherently uncertain. Using imported fasteners as a practical example, Josh will show how these assumptions can lead to shortages, excess inventory, and poor purchasing decisions. Attendees will learn practical ways to improve lead-time settings, demand inputs, and safety-stock decisions within the ERP sy

Most purchasing systems rely on fixed lead times and historical usage to determine what and when to buy, even though both demand and supply are inherently uncertain. Using imported fasteners as a practical example, Josh will show how these assumptions can lead to shortages, excess inventory, and poor purchasing decisions. Attendees will learn practical ways to improve lead-time settings, demand inputs, and safety-stock decisions within the ERP systems and purchasing processes they already use.

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Josh Bartel
Josh Bartel