 | SC Fastening Systems, LLCCelebrating 25 Years of Dedication and InnovationDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2024 “Our partnership with Computer Insights, Inc. has been a cornerstone of our operations for most of our 25 years in business. The Business Edge software, particularly the wireless warehouse feature, has been instrumental in streamlining our processes and enhancing our efficiency. We truly value the long-standing relationship we’ve built and look forward to continuing our successful collaboration for many years to come.” |
 | Workflow AutomationReduce Steps, Eliminate Mistakes, Save TimeDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2024 “The Business Edge has made my job far easier, especially in terms of keeping the information together and connected. It’s also made drop shipping from multiple vendors/suppliers to one single customer on the same PO SIGNIFICANTLY simpler. Even our billing department has found this system easier due to the orders being linked together. Overall, it’s far simpler, more efficient, and more user-friendly than the alternatives!” |
| American Bolt Corp.Your Trusted Fastener ResourceDistributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2024 ”Fifteen years ago, we decided to partner with the people at Computer Insights, Inc. and install The Business Edge ERP system. That has been one of the best business decisions we have made. Like American Bolt Corp., Computer Insights never stops innovating and looking for new and better ways to solve problems and streamline processes. The system connects us directly with our key suppliers, providing live pricing and availability for quicker & accurate quoting. The VMI features save time and eliminate mistakes. The system also offers material certs tracking, wireless warehouse features, and much more.” |
| STS IndustrialYour One-Stop Wholesale SupplierDistributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2024 “STS Industrial prides itself in its effective use of technology to drive customer service. The Business Edge by Computer Insights, Inc. allows STS to offer customers data reporting options, custom forms, labels, etc. Documentation management features allow for high-resolution lot tracing information and certificates. In several cases, STS’s forms, labels, and certificates have given us a competitive advantage we needed to win projects and customer accounts. Our capabilities to effectively and efficiently manage customers’ VMI gives us a leg up on any competitors still relying on manual entry. The Wireless Warehouse System allows for 100% lot isolation, location tracked-barcoded management of inventory at the highest level. STS pushes for innovation, and we prefer to partner with companies that share this passion, like Computer Insights.” |
| Denali Industrial SupplyAlaska’s Trusted Source for Industrial tools and EquipmentDistributor’s Link Magazine, Spring 2024 “The Business Edge by Computer Insights, Inc. is essential to our day-to-day operations. We struggled with ordering for several years, sometimes running out of stock and losing sales. Within the last year, we have begun to use The Business Edge software to program min and max stocking quantities to assist us with reordering. This has improved our efficiency, reduced the frequency of running out of stock, and improved our sales.” |
 | Expedite Shipping Processes & SaveThe Business Edge with ShipEngineDistributor’s Link Magazine, Spring 2024 “The Business Edge ShipEngine Integration has streamlined the way we process and ship orders since we don’t have to jump between multiple pieces of (clunky) software. ShipEngine saves time and reduces errors. The ShipEngine Integration simplifies things on the IT side because we don’t have to maintain and update UPS and FedEx software, including the virtualization software needed to run their Windows-only clients on our Mac computers.” |
| Blue Ribbon FastenerNavigating Fastener Excellence with Three generations of ExpertiseDistributor’s Link Magazine, Winter 2023 “BRF leverages features in The Business Edge by Computer Insights, Inc. to provide its customers with unparalleled service. BRF operates a wireless warehouse to ensure on-time deliveries with no human error in order fulfillment. The Business Edge ShipEngine integration streamlines BRF’s shipping processes; this saves time and money while eliminating mistakes.” |
 | Computer Insights, Inc.Sales Tax SimplifiedDistributor’s Link Magazine, Winter 2023 “Projects come down to people and technology. We appreciate the collaboration between Avalara and Computer Insights, as well as our Monroe accounting and implementation teams. The entire team had a win-win-win attitude. The technical implementation is saving Monroe a ton of time processing sales tax across our different state and local jurisdictions. As more states and local jurisdictions put the onus on businesses to collect tax, these partnerships are going to be essential for industrial distributors” |
| Industrial Fasteners & SupplyHelp You Keep It TogetherDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2023 “Industrial Fasteners & Supply’s VMI program is built on a solid foundation of integration with The Business Edge ERP system, distinguishing us from competitors who lack seamless integration capabilities.” |
 | The Connected WorldHarnessing the Power of Seamless IntegrationDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2023 “APIs from The Business Edge allow us to build secure, fast, and agile custom reporting for distributors allowing for a better understanding of their business. Watershed Data Group is a fractional data and analytics office dedicated to assisting companies and their team members turn data into an asset. Combining data from The Business Edge APIs with data from other APIs lets business leaders create unique datasets to use within their businesses. For example, adding US PMI data to a distributor’s TBE data allows business leaders to compare their business with macro-economic indicators facilitating better business planning.” |
| A & A Bolt & ScrewBetter Beats BiggerDistributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2023 “Choosing Computer Insights as a partner was the right decision for A & A Bolt & Screw Company. Looking back, I can’t imagine how we managed without it. This computer system enables us to provide top-quality customer service. It provides management with critical inventory data, including usage and purchasing reports. It has revolutionized our operations and helped us grow into the future. Twenty years have passed since going live, and we are certain we made the right choice in partnering with the people at Computer Insights.” |
 | TBE MobileVMI & Signature CaptureDistributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2023 “The VMI Mobile App from The Business EdgeTM Software program has significantly improved efficiency in our company. The App is user-friendly, easier, and more simplified than our previous software program. This program took our VMI Service to the next level with instant access to our inventory and immediate data transfer capabilities. The support from Computer Insights Customer Service Representatives has been amazing.” |
 | Computer Insights IncISO Audits Made EasyDistributor’s Link Magazine, Spring 2023 “The Business Edge provides our organization with the foundation to manage risk throughout our entire operation. As a dual-certified AS9100 / ISO9001 value-added distributor, FTS utilizes many tools within the software to ensure we maintain compliance with the standards while enhancing our ability to design and follow robust processes. Once the hard controls are in place, The Business Edge enables us to focus on our core competency and adapt to the ever-changing needs of our customers. Processes are linked from macro to micro levels, making audits extremely efficient and transparent. Enhanced reporting, unlimited metrics, BOM utilization, certificate management, print/revision control, and security are only some of the features of TBE that help guide our QMS. More importantly, the team at The Business Edge is constantly pushing the limits of today’s ERP solution through countless upgrades while utilizing other Best Practices from their network to improve their software, making The Business Edge a valuable, strategic partner for our continued success.” |
| Mechanical Power, Inc.Streamlining Global Sourcing With Hassle-free SolutionsDistributor’s Link Magazine, Spring 2023 “MPI uses modern technology to keep track of the many details that need to be managed daily, including The Business Edge by Computer Insights, Inc. The Business Edge ERP helps manage everything from inventory control to customer support; information is instantly available when needed.” |
 | ThomasNetStrategic AllianceDistributor’s Link Magazine, Winter 2023 “Viewing our Thomasnet product images inside The Business Edge and seamlessly clicking a link to the product landing page for additional data has helped the sales team significantly with inquiries.” |
| Class C ComponentsDistribution Experts Take the Headache Out of SourcingDistributor’s Link Magazine, Winter 2023 “VMI features amplify efficiency and allow us to get more done in less time. The Business Edge gives us real time access to crucial information-product trends and usage-at our fingertips. Our VMI program has the fastest order transmission speed in the industry.” |
 | Computer Insights IncWireless Warehouse: Do More, In Less Time, With Fewer PeopleDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2022 “We committed to going paperless. Once we realized the impact this had, we road-mapped the entire process with the help of our friends at Computer Insights. Knowing Denny and Dennis for many years gave me comfort that the solution within The Business Edge,TM going paperless, would be a success. Having now gone paperless (in just nine months) from pick tickets, random locations, and filing the usual paperwork in most fastener companies, We have successfully deployed a randomized inventory system of barcoded locations for wireless picking, increasing productivity by 60%, reduced labor 50%, Improved reliability in correct shipments while eliminating secondary inspection altogether. It has eliminated the need for literally thousands of reams of paper, making Haye’s commitment to GREEN a WIN-WIN. Hats off to the folks at Computer Insights, Inc. and The Business Edge.TM” |
| Epco Sales, IncHere To Help You SucceedDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2022 “The Business Edge gave us a large advantage by improving our processes and giving us better inventory tracking and far better insight into our data. Since then, it’s grown with us, with no need for big changes when we hit another level. We also really appreciate being able to talk to real, helpful people who go out of their way when we have questions or need help with The Business Edge. I remember being amazed when I called in and asked for another filter for “Print Pick Tickets not Printed,” which would save us 15 minutes a day and have the filter show up in the software a week or two later. The VMI Mobile features save us an incredible amount of time between checking price & inventory, entering orders on the fly, and scanning orders. Signature Capture saves paperwork and makes sending proof of delivery a breeze. We initially got the dC to allow customers to look up their orders and invoices on our website. We quickly realized we should have had it for years already with its ability to attach external documents to documents in The Business Edge.” |
| Fastco, IncQuality Bolts, Nuts & Screws Since 1963Distributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2022 “The Business Edge software, coupled with Computer Insights’ fast and friendly support team, helps make Fastco’s day-to-day operations run smoothly.” |
 | Computer Insights IncContainer Management SystemDistributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2022 “The Business Edge and its importing and container system are crucial to our import business. It allows us to track all items on a container easily and allocate all of its associated costs.” |
 | Computer Insights, IncCertificate Management: Stop Mistakes & Save TimeDistributor’s Link Magazine, Spring 2022 “Donnie, Billy and I still consider our trip to Chicago in the fall of 2007, on a Saturday to learn about The Business Edge (appropriately named) software and the subsequent first check write to become a partner with Computer Insights, Inc. was one of the very best business decisions we have made to date! Our deepest thanks go out to you, your Dad, Ms. Diane and your staff, a first-class company run by first-class people that produce first-class results.” |
| Quality FastenersThe ‘Hard-To-Find Item’ SpecialistsDistributor’s Link Magazine, Spring 2022 “The Business Edge software was part of the transition,“…scanning capabilities helped tremendously keeping track of our inventory, without it would have been extremely difficult to manage a manual system letting us know where everything was at as a company.” |
 | Computer Insights, IncFive Signs It Is Time To Change SoftwareDistributor’s Link Magazine, Winter 2022 “Choosing The Business Edge helped us streamline all of our processes and eliminated ALL the hiccups and issues we had with previous ERP packages. If you’re in the fastener business, I’m not sure why you’d use or entertain anything else.” |
| Ace Bolt & Screw Co, Inc.Old School In a Good WayDistributor’s Link Magazine, Winter 2022 “Without The Business Edge by Computer Insights, our operations would be at a standstill. Keeping track of things has never been easier; for that, we are grateful.” |
| Engineered ComponentsInnovate, Don’t VegetateDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2021 “Having a reliable software system that does what we need without us having to worry about it is a must. The Business Edge™ by Computer Insights, Inc. helped streamline our processes, provided VMI simplification, RFID, and more. Everyone at Computer Insights, Inc. is very responsive and accommodating to our requests for support and new features. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have had to scramble more than usual. Beyond traveling less and being more creative, we needed to accommodate remote workers. Being able to install The Business Edge™ on remote workstations at no additional cost was helpful.” |
| Computer Insights, IncDelivering The GoodsDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2021 “The Business Edge™ ShipEngine Integration has streamlined the way we process and ship orders since we don’t have to jump between multiple pieces of (clunky) software. ShipEngine saves time and reduces errors. The Ship Engine Integration simplifies things on the IT side because we don’t have to maintain and update UPS and FedEx software, including the virtualization software needed to run their Windows-only clients on our Mac computers.” |
| AMCO EnterprisesYour Metric Fastener Specialists for over 50 YearsDistributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2021 “Upgrading to The Business Edge by Computer Insights, Inc. was one of the most significant improvements to our internal operations that we’ve ever made. It has allowed us to reduce our reliance on paper-based information exchange/retention drastically. As a result, more information is available to the right people in a timely manner than ever before, both internally and externally. We’re far more efficient in every department, and that makes life easier for our staff and our customers. Digital signature capture, in particular, has been a huge hit with several of our largest local customers. We have been very pleased with The Business Edge and the service/attention/training provided by Computer Insights.” |
| Computer Insights, IncSales Tax Laws Driving You Crazy?Distributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2021 “Avalara has made what was previously a complex process and technical reporting activity and automated it. Not only has it streamlined our process, it has also improved our reporting and ensures its accuracy.” |
| Components for IndustryYour Worldwide Provider of ComponentsDistributor’s Link Magazine, Spring 2021 “With the help of Computer Insights, CFI transported itself from the 20th century to the 21st. With the technology found in CI’s The Business Edge™, CFI has found the ability to manage inventory and financials and provide quotations at a few clicks. Prior to this system, known as CFI’s dark ages by some of the long-time employees, the processes that now take only a few seconds would take upwards of an hour. At the core of every business’s growth is finding efficiencies. Without Computer Insights’ help to integrate, upgrade, and teach, we would not be the company we are today.” |
 | Computer Insights, IncFrustrated with your CRM?Distributor’s Link Magazine, Spring 2021 “The Business Edge has been a true partner in helping us create one solution for our ERP and CRM software needs. Their team has done a great job listening to our issues and needs to create a powerful tool for our sales team. The newly revived CRM system allows our team to ensure that none of our customers are left behind, leading to an increase in additional business.” |
| Motor City IndustrialUnique Supply Chain Management at Motor City IndustrialDistributor’s Link Magazine, Winter 2021 “The most significant challenges came internally in our IT systems. The market wants technology and data; we all know that. To make that kind of hard-pivot, we needed to exert significant effort in integrating our systems and training our people. Integration is difficult for any company but trying to do it without the right ERP provider is impossible. Our partner, Computer Insights Inc, has helped us automate our back-office systems, integrate our customer-facing technologies, and ultimately take a solution to market that wouldn’t have been possible without them. They have supported us with custom programming, employee training, and a sincere interest in what we are doing as a company. You cannot succeed while shifting your company’s strategy without partners. Not the word partner as so many vendors are using it; we needed the actual work of a partnership, and Computer Insights provides us that.” |
| Ababa BoltStanding Apart in the IndustryDistributor’s Link Magazine, Winter 2021 “We left our legacy system for The Business Edge™ by Computer Insights, bringing more and better solutions along with wireless warehousing. Our next step will be paperless warehousing. Everyone at Computer Insights is readily available and knowledgeable in their area of expertise. Along with their VPN Support, we have several VMI customers that this software is well suited to. This software supports Ababa’s tagline very well, ‘Not A Source, A Resource.’” |
| Unlimited Supplies, Inc.Need Industrial Supplies? Make Them UnlimitedDistributor’s Link Magazine, Winter 2020 “The Business Edge™ has become an essential part of our entire operation. Our TBE wireless warehouse digitally lot tracks all our products. At the same time, our purchasers are able to check vendor inventory and submit purchase orders digitally and instantly using the Fastener Supply Chain Network™ by Computer Insights. We rely on The Business Edge. Like any technology change, there were a few growing pains, however the light at the end of the tunnel has been well worth any little challenges along the way.” |
| Jasper Industrial SupplyA Different Approach to SuccessDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2020 “The Business Edge’s Wireless Warehouse was both a significant financial and time investment to implement. It was worth it. It allows us to stock inventory in any open space quickly and easily. We use scanning devices that eliminate the need to print pick tickets since the orders go directly to the gun.” |
 | Computer Insights, Inc.Industry-leading Software for Uncertain TimesDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2020 “We have been hearing many people saying they want to ‘wait and see what happens.’ While some people are making bold moves, many do not feel comfortable committing to any significant changes. There are times when circling the wagons and doing nothing until the dust settles is your best chance for survival. Sometimes it’s the worst thing to do. The key is to know |
| Prime Industrial FastenersA Name You Can TrustDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2019 “Now our customers are ‘blown away’ by our service. Any time they call with a question about any aspect of our relationship, they get instant answers. Our customers tell us that we are the easiest vendor that they have to work with. The Business Edge has truly helped us achieve our goal of having the edge over all the other distributors out there.” |
 | Computer Insights, Inc.Our Industry Leading Software is Just the Start…Distributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2019 “Computer Insights has become like family. Mostly good times with a few rocky ones. They are always there to help us on our journey, and we have prospered greatly with their support.” |
| Arnold Supply, Inc.State of the Art VMI Helps Put Arnold Supply on the MapDistributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2018 “Computer Insights helped us create custom bar codes for our customers, and they made it easy to integrate mobile technology to use at our customer’s facility. The Business Edge™ gives our customers and us real-time information about inventory, accounting, usage, tracking ,and traceability. Over the years of being associated with Computer Insights, many questions have arisen as our needs have changed. We have yet to have a situation where Computer Insights has not been able to help us, 100% of the time. They have the same philosophy we do, deep knowledge and intense commitment to customer service. What could be better?” |
| Lubker DistributionSystem Efficiencies Promote GrowthDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2017 “The Business Edge has improved all aspects of business relations.” |
| Ace Bolt & ScrewThe Customer is KingDistributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2017 “The Business Edge™ has allowed us to use today’s technology to our advantage and given us the tools to serve our customers even better. Systems like VMI weren’t possible until we switched. The scanners we use for our VMI customers have greatly boosted our speed and efficiency which is a huge benefit to our customers that implement the system. We basically never make a mistake because we scan the exact bin that we need to replenish. We are also able to furnish our customers with more information than ever before with the usage reports we are able to run with The Business Edge™.” |
| RC Fasteners & ComponentsMaking a DifferenceDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2016 “The Business Edge™ from Computer Insights. has everything we need. I interviewed other fastener professionals that were using it, and they all agreed it was an excellent choice for their businesses. So we made the choice to go with The Business Edge™ and fast forward almost 15 years later, we couldn’t be happier. It literally enables us to do more with less people. It also makes it hard to make a mistake.” |
| Rapid Rivet Fastener Corp.You Need ‘Em, We’ve Got ‘EmDistributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2016 “We have a long established reputation for our knowledgeable people and over the top service. This philosophy has been supported and improved with the implementation of The Business Edge™. We have cut down dramatically the amount of paper in our business and respond to our customers more quickly than ever.” |
| Aircraft Fasteners InternationalOver 50 years of Outstanding ServiceDistributor’s Link Magazine, Spring 2016 “We have gained substantial efficiencies already with The Business Edge™.” |
| Decatur Bolt CompanyBrighton-Best Connection – A Complete SuccessDistributor’s Link Magazine, Winter 2016 “I had high expectations before using the new Brighton-Best Connection feature available exclusively through The Business Edge, but immediately after using the feature, it was apparent that it not only met but exceeded many of my expectations. In today’s market place it’s definitely an advantage being able to quote a customer price, availability and lead-time in a matter, literally, of seconds instead of the minutes or, in some cases, hours spent making phone calls, faxing RFQs or thumbing through a bulky catalog. Although many of our vendors now have an online presence and offer ecommerce sites, the Brighton-Best Connection feature takes that one step further. ” |
| Fastener SolutionsTop People – Big GrowthDistributor’s Link Magazine, Winter 2015 “The Business Edge gave us the strong foundation for operations that we needed. In depth training, data importing and the same kind of intense support that we offer, helped us off to quick start. We quickly found that the system is superior in every way. The people at computer insights were real fastener specialists themselves. They were willing and able to help us to customize the system to the way we did business.” |
| Yankee IndustrialDistribution by DesignDistributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2015 “The transition to our new computer system, The Business Edge™, by Computer Insights was flawless. A former employee of our original software company, Cheryl Patchett, was assigned to our account to assist us with the setup of the new system parameters, assistance in transferring history and training for all areas of the new system. I felt this was a very important step in the process, having a person who could talk the old system while explaining The Business Edge™. We converted over to the new system on Monday September 29, 2014 and have not missed a beat since. We have even been able to improve our Vendor Managed Inventory system.” |
| Diamond Screw ProductsLiving the Dream at Diamond ScrewDistributor’s Link Magazine, Spring 2015 “With the help of Denny and his team at Computer Insights, we have been able to adapt and grow to offer our customers what they need in a faster, more professional manner. We began using The Business Edge™ in 1999. We had tried another fastener oriented computer software program several years before and had never been able to get it off the ground. After that loss, we were very leery to try again. Implementing The Business Edge™ was the best decision we ever made.” |
| Class C ComponentsLeading Edge VMI Technology At Class C ComponentsDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2013 “The system is easy to navigate/operate. It has completely wireless updates/downloads and we can transmit orders from customer to our facility with a tap. The newest version even shows open orders/ back orders. Our field personnel can perform all daily business needs with one tool: email, scanner, phone, camera, calendar, and planner.” |
| Components for IndustryComponents for Industry is All About PartnershipDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2013 “Remaining unique and competitive is a matter of keeping up with innovation and efficiencies. That’s where The Business Edge comes into our planning process. With growth and success, come new challenges.” |
| Globe International Corp.With Globe International You Get MoreDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2011 “It is obvious that The Business Edge™ was designed by ‘Fastener People’, and that everyone on Denny’s team had years of experience, just like we do, working in this industry.” |
| Accurate Manufactured Products GroupManufacturing at Speed in IndianapolisDistributor’s Link Magazine, Cover Spring 2011 “The Business Edge software was a huge step up from the FASPAC system, and it allowed Accurate to grow without increasing administrative headcount. It also had many other advantages, especially the ability to import and export data into Excel easily, accurately, and quickly.” |
| Bolt & Nut SupplyBolt & Nut Supply Wins The BUSINESS EDGE 2.0Computer Insights, Inc., Fall 2010 “This new system will revolutionize the way we do business from here on out. To be able to fax and email our invoices will save us time and money by not having to fold and mail each invoice and place a stamp on them. We will be able to quickly see the inventory in each of our 4 stores, and this will streamline the sales efforts. In times past we would have to call each store to have them manually check a products status. Now we will be able to control our inventory more efficiently and save money by not having duplicate products on our shelves in multiple stores. We have been a customer of Brighton-Best for longer than I can remember and having access to their products with a few key strokes will be very beneficial to us, and to Brighton Best.” |
| Lubker DistributionThe Brighton-Best Connection Saves Time & MoneyDistributor’s Link Magazine, Spring 2010 “BBI Connection is better than expected.” |
| Computer Insights, Inc.The Brighton-Best ConnectionDistributor’s Link Magazine, Spring 2010 “I admit, I had high expectations before using the new Brighton-Best Connection feature available exclusively through The Business Edge, but immediately after using the feature, it was apparent that it not only met but exceeded many of my expectations. In today’s market place it’s definitely an advantage being able to quote a customer price, availability and lead-time in a matter, literally, of seconds instead of the minutes or, in some cases, hours spent making phone calls, faxing RFQs, or thumbing through a bulky catalog. Although many of our vendors now have an online presence and offer eCommerce sites, the Brighton-Best Connection feature takes that one step further. ” |
| Computer Insights, Inc.The Business Edge 2.0Distributor’s Link Magazine, Feature 2009 “You need a system that will handle your complex needs, yet be easy enough for your existing personnel to use. In order to do that, the system has to be easy to understand. Still, it needs to handle all of the various transactions that your business requires. You don’t want to have to use “work arounds” to get your work done. Every time you have to do something outside your software, you introduce time wasting errors and confusion. In order to be truly useful, the software must be both comprehensive and easy to use. Easy to use is easy to say, but most software does not deliver on this promise.” |
| Accurate Industrial Supply Co.Accurate Industrial Supply Co. Celebrates 60 YearsDistributors Link Magazine, Spring 2009 “I couldn’t be happier. The Business Edge is the best tool for a Fastener Distributor.” |
| LTR Fastener & Supply Co.Living the DreamDistributor’s Link Magazine, Spring 2009 “All of the specialized requirements of our vast service offerings are fully supported by The Business Edge.” |
| Jenson Fasteners, Inc.Jenson Fasteners Goes Global In Just 6 YearsDistributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2008 “In this day in age, Jenson Fasteners, Inc. relies on computer programs more than ever to keep our business running smoothly and efficiently. Since obtaining The Business Edge system in 2002, we have been very pleased at what this system has done for our company, both in an organizational sense and with making each and every employee’s job that much easier.” |
| Aall American FastenersAall American Fasteners Uses Technology to Increase Customer LoyaltyDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2007 “To the customer, internal software is invisible most of the time. However the capabilities of The Business Edge make its benefits very apparent. The immediate availability of information makes customer service easy. When did the customer last purchase that part; how many, at what price; how many did they buy in the last year; no the last two years. Everything you need is at your fingertips. Everyone’s time is important, and customer questions are answered right then and there.” |
| Chicago Nut & Bolt, Inc.Where Custom Fasteners are a Big DealDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2007 “When we installed The Business Edge, our system was installed and up and running on time and ZERO dollars over budget. The system has helped us maintain the level of customer service that we have committed to our customers. With The Business Edge, all the information that we need is at our finger tips. It is helping us with our ISO Quality requirements and it is enabling us to give our customers what they need in a single call, no call backs, no voice mails, just prompt, professional accurate service. I have also been impressed by the flexibility of the system and the ability to customize it to our specific needs. The Business Edge has been instrumental in CNB’s efforts to maintain an efficient inventory level and seamless Lot Traceability. ” |
| ET&F Fastening Systems, Inc.ET&F Receives ICC Recognition For Panelfast® FastenersDistributor’s Link Magazine, Spring 2007 “The Business Edge software from Computer Insights is a fully integrated computer solution for fastener manufacturers. Its manufacturing module keeps lot traceability from the finished fastener back to the heat number of the raw wire, including all the steps along the way.” |
| KJL FastenersKJL Offers Distributors Key Locked Inserts & StudsDistributor’s Link Magazine, Spring 2007 “One important secret to the success of our business has been our ability to manage all of the endless details efficiently. Everything that we handle must have complete Lot Control and Traceability. We frequently quote the same thing over and over to different people. We must have our finger on the pulse of the business and our Inventory control must be virtually perfect. We knew that in order to be successful in this business, we would need a system that was designed specifically to meet our needs. We chose The Business Edge from Computer Insights, Inc. We have been a Business Edge user now for about 3 years. During that time we have grown 300% and we have increased our staff by only 40%. The BUSINESS EDGE gives us the ability to process things very efficiently. As our business has grown in size and complexity, our software has helped us to apply the KISS principle so that we haven’t gotten bogged down by the endless paperwork required for Mil Spec products.” |
| American Bolt Corp.American Bolt Builds For Next WaveDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2006 “The closer we looked at The Business Edge, the more certain we were that it would actually meet our needs. We talked to many of Computer Insights clients and we went into great detail about our sometimes complex requirements. Denny Cowhey, the CEO of Computer Insights patiently, knowledgeably and truthfully answered all our questions. It was quite a refreshing experience. We bought The Business Edge in March and we are already completely up and running on it. We went live on July 1st. They converted our entire database including all the Sales and Purchase history. We have been surprised in a different way during this installation. Things keep showing up as better than we expected. Special little tweaks that we need are done quickly, effectively and without extra charges.” |
| Computer Insights, Inc.Celebrates their 25th AnniversaryDistributor’s Link Magazine, Feature 2006 “In the future, our clients are going to be forced to do more work, with fewer people, in less time, with greater accuracy. There is just no avoiding that. And they are going to have to do this with no Industry Standards, so they need flexibility above all.” |
| On Time & RightThe Name Says It AllDistributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2005 “I am proud to say that we are growing because of our valued relationships with our customers and suppliers. We are growing because of our valued people. And we are growing today through tomorrow because of the valued system selected to manage our business. Our ‘edge’ is The Business Edge.” |
| Robnet, Inc.At Robnet, Service Spells Growth and ProfitDistributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2005 “We were committed to continue our growth with the least amount of employees. We knew that we needed a computer system to help us manage the business, but we didn’t want to end up locked into doing things just like everyone else. After looking at many different systems, we finally decided on The Business Edge from Computer Insights, Inc., because it gave us both the control that we need and the flexibility to do it our way. We now manage 35,000 line items confidently as we have grown to almost $3,000,000 in sales with only 10 people on the payroll.” |
| Global Fasteners & SupplyCustomer Satisfaction Drives Global Fastener & SupplyDistributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2005 “Our customized VMI programs have produced significant time savings for our customers purchasing departments. It is not uncommon for our programs to increase inventory turns for our customers in the area of four to five times! We calculate stocking levels by using history, as well as forecasts, to ensure that our customers have all of their product, on time, every time. Our calculated data provides us with the information to hold enough inventory to account for spikes in production and manufacturing.” |
| A & A Bolt & Supply CompanyA & A Bolt: From Garage to 125,000 Square Feet of Warehouse SpaceDistributor’s Link Magazine, Winter 2005 “Choosing Computer Insights as a partner was the right decision for A & A Bolt & Screw Company. Looking back, I can’t imagine how we managed without it. This computer system is enabling us to provide top quality customer service. It is providing management with critical Inventory data, including usage and purchasing reports. It has revolutionized our operations and has enabled us to grow into the future.” |
| Hi-Q FastenersHi-Q Builds a Strong Business on a Sound FoundationDistributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2004 “Using The Business Edge program, we were able to quickly and easily see customer and product sales information. We were able to record over-the-phone customer quotes by product with only a few keystrokes. This has enabled the company to offer its customers instant quoting information and reliable sales and purchasing history.” |
| Fastener Warehouse, LTD.Fastener Warehouse ExpandsDistributor’s Link Magazine, Spring 2004 “Since implementation of the system, we have virtually doubled our sales, and thanks to The Business Edge, we have done it without doubling staff.” |
| Hill Threaded ProductsOrdinary Work in an Extraordinary WayDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2003 “It was a good day when we decided to implement this new system. The Business Edge has helped us in all areas of the business. The system helped us establish standardized procedures for each department. It helped us reduce our inventory and improve our ‘in stock’ level on needed items. It has also enabled us to improve our already legendary service to our customers. Today if you call in, we can tell you with a few strokes if we have the items requested in stock, how many you bought last time, what you paid for them, if and how many are on order and when they are expected to be in stock. We also know what the usage is and many other things with just a few key strokes.” |
| FPC CorporationIncreased Market Share Helps FPC Have Best Year Ever in 2002Distributor’s Link Magazine, Winter 2003 “After an extensive search of available systems, we chose The Business Edge System from Computer Insights. With this new system, we were able to develop our proprietary Inventory Forecasting System in Microsoft Access. All of the information that we need is generated directly out of our Business Edge System. The result is that we have a fully integrated system that maintains the entire company database. At the same time, it feeds our internal system that embodies our 30 years of experience. It is the best of both worlds. We have a fully supportable ‘package’ program and the ability to control the custom touches that we need in-house. It has proven to be a very cost effective way to operate.” |
| Accurate Manufactured Products GroupProves Manufacturing Works in the U.S.Distributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2002 “We conducted a 12-month survey of integrated packages in the marketplace. We considered all the alternatives. Some were actually overkill, while others were completely inadequate. None of them incorporated both manufacturing and distribution functionality. All of the choices that we found were going to be difficult to implement. During this same time, Computer Insights, Inc. was developing The BUSINESS EDGE Manufacturing System. We reviewed their progress at different points during the year. Finally, when we were ready to make the decision, The BUSINESS EDGE Manufacturing System was ready for us.” |
| New Jersey RivetNeed a Rivet? New Jersey Rivet has 650 Million Available On-LineDistributor’s Link Magazine, Winter 2002 “With The Business Edge, we are able to service customers much quicker than before. During Order Entry we have our exact inventory displayed right on the screens and know at once if a product can ship out that day. If a customer calls up to expedite an order, we can tell immediately if we have stock, if the product is about to be produced, or if the product is at a finisher — all within The Business Edge. No more having to find paperwork in a separate system to see what we have at the plater or what is on production.” |
| Hi-Q FastenersHi-Q Comes Through in Tough EnvironmentDistributor’s Link Magazine, Winter 2002 “Thanks to The Business Edge, not only do we maintain complete lot control, but we also have instant access to information about stock availability, pricing and our customers’ previous purchases right at our fingertips. When our customers call us, one call truly does it all.” |
| Able LabelAble Label Offers Full Integration With The BUSINESS EDGEDistributor’s Link Magazine, Fall 2001 “We have been working toward this day for many years. Our software meets many specific and important needs for fastener distributors and now we have solved the other side of the puzzle. The integration that we have created with Computer Insights into The BUSINESS EDGE enables users to get the maximum benefit out of both systems.” |
| Global Supply, Inc.Global Supply: Growth & Productivity = ProfitsDistributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2001 “We were immediately made comfortable by The Business Edge’s ability to handle our entire workflow process, from Sales Order Entry right through Accounts Receivable and Performance Analysis.” |
| KD Fasteners, Inc.Words From a Fastener ExpertDistributor’s Link Magazine, Spring 2001 “The Business Edge has really helped us to streamline our computer operations. We are able to maintain high accuracy in inventory, order processing, shipping and accounting without having to add stuff. This allows us more time to develop new customers. When we installed The Business Edge we were amazed at how easy it was to work with. We are able to train our employees in hours, not months. We see the system as another of our strategic advantages.” |
| Industrial Fasteners & SupplyIndustrial Fasteners & Supply Uses VMI to Gain Customer LoyaltyDistributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 2000 “The data entry back at the office is completely eliminated. Since it is all fully integrated into The Business Edge there is virtually no chance for error. The Customers want to do business with people that are keeping up with technology.” |
| Abbott-InterfastInnovation is Their TraditionDistributor’s Link Magazine, Winter 2000 “Higher sales is something that you always seek but you may not be able to get. However, effective management of your inventory is something that is always a benefit. Operating profitably is not only a function of sales. It is a matter of how effectively you manage your assets. The Business Edge has been instrumental in helping us manage those assets.” |
| Industrial Fasteners, Inc.IFI Implements The BUSINESS EDGE at One-Third the Cost of Other SoftwareDistributor’s Link Magazine, Summer 1999 “Every business has some unique ways of doing business that are not covered in canned software packages. We were no exception. The Computer Insights staff has responded to these needs in a very expeditious, professional, and cost effective manner. Suffice it to say, I feel that they have gone above and beyond expected levels to ensure our success. These things all come together to make this software and service one of the best buys in the market place.” |