CINCINNATI INCORPORATED
82 fix our problem and work with us to make our supply chain even more efficient .”
The collaboration with O ’ Neal Steel has allowed CI to closely monitor the inventory at hand and ensure less wastage . Atkins affirms how important it is for the two companies to enjoy a strong working relationship .
“ We work very closely with them , and do forecasts twice a month , depending on how strong business is , which allows us to better predict exactly what inventory we require ,” explains Atkins . “ We are effectively able to have four or five times more efficient yield on our plate at a lower cost which is important given the current US administration imposing tariffs on foreign steel .”
Looking to the future , Atkins points to the positive workforce at CI as a key factor in its success and believes it remains vital to continue to grow and enable innovation . “ Our people are what makes Cincinnati Incorporated so successful . We are right here in southwest Ohio and we have some of the best people in the world . Every day , every member of staff comes in and they have such an immense feeling of pride in the products that we build .
JANUARY 2019