Category Archives: Insights

From Contract Packager to Tier One Supplier

“Fapco purchases parts direct from vendors to become the exclusive Tier-One supplier to the OEM,” states Fapco President and Founder, Larry Gardiner. “To increase service standards and better serve our OEM customers, Fapco not only buys parts direct, we run quality assurance once they arrive, execute the custom packaging and small parts kitting, and...
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Tier One Parts Consolidation and Partnership

The success of Tier One Parts Consolidation with Fapco relies on one very important element: Creating an effective partnership. Fapco doesn’t just provide service to their clients. They become a key player on their team. This theme of partnering was an important factor in the success of one of Fapco’s construction equipment manufacturing clients.

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Tier One Consolidation Process: 3 Easy Steps

What is Tier 1 Supplier Consolidation all about? “At Fapco we’ve successfully refined the process of consolidating hundreds of OEM suppliers into one efficient Tier One supplier—Fapco,” states Fapco President and Founder, Larry Gardiner. “Believe me, this is a daunting process for the management teams of many OEMs to wrap their heads around. But our...
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