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REAL ISSUES
REAL PARTNER
CAPABILITIES OVERVIEW
2008-2009
Government Central Region
Agenda
• Introductions
• Grainger Background
• Experience
• Capabilities Overview
• Overview
• Next Steps
Grainger At A Glance
Corporate Overview
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Founded 1927 - over 80 years in business
18,000+ employees
Fortune 500, publicly traded NYSE
Over $6 billion in annual revenue
Headquartered in Lake Forest, IL
Largest safety product distributor in North America
One company providing access to 800,000+ products
Large, flexible integrated distribution infrastructure
Grainger Cares
Corporate Commitment
• National Founding Sponsor
Ready When the Time Comes
Corporate Volunteer Program
• Launched Rebuilding America®
America
Providing contributions to communities affected by
disasters
• Grainger Chairman Richard L. Keyser – Acting Chairman
Business Roundtable Partnership - Disaster Response Taskforce
Experience
Prepare
• Planning & Business Continuity
• Training Exercises
• Equipment & Supplies
Respond
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9/11 – New York City World Trade Center Attacks
Provided operational support at ground zero
Partnered with Local, State & Federal Government
Hurricanes Rita and Katrina
35W Bridge Collapse
Iowa Floods
Recover
• Reposition national supply
• Grainger personnel surge volunteers
Product Availability
Unparalleled Distribution
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438 US branches
9 state of the art distribution centers
11,000 packages shipped every hour
30 million orders processed per year
Product Breadth & Depth
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$1 Billion in on-hand inventory
1400+ industry leading suppliers
500k SKU’s assigned in system
Standardized offering
Sourcing
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Access to 5 Million items in our sourcing database
MN State Contract covers all Grainger purchases
Dedicated sourcing specialists
Assistance with hard to find repair parts
Nationwide Supplier - Local Presence
Branch Network
MN and Border States:
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10 Branches in Wisconsin
10 Branches in Minnesota
5 Branches in Iowa
1 Branch in Sioux Falls
1 Branch in Fargo
Inventory When You Need It:
• 9 Regional Distribution Centers
• 1 Billion in National Inventory
• Grainger delivers to 99% of the country the same or
next day
Branch Tours Available Upon Request
COME SEE US IN ACTION!
Nationwide Logistics Network
Plymouth
New Jersey
Cleveland
Seattle
San Jose
Denver
Chicago
Greenville
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Memphis
Dallas
Jacksonville
Emergency Response
Emergency Hours
For emergency assistance after
normal business hours call your
local branch or 1-800-CALL-WWG.
Emergency Support
In emergency situations Grainger
mobilizes internal & external resources
to assist effected areas. Expert teams are
deployed to provide aid where needed.
Essential Product Availability
Within hours of a disaster Grainger dispatches trailers
containing critical products in support of relief efforts.
During major emergencies Grainger branches remain open
24 hours.
Business Continuity
Crisis Management Team
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Ensures safety of Grainger employees
Determines potential damage to Grainger facilities
Market inventory assessment
Operational facility
Enterprise Systems Continuity Plan
• Tried and tested IT network
• Redundancy for continued operations
• Easy access to inventory across the network
Product Prioritization Plan
• Priority-One is health & safety of the public
• In severe emergencies, product prioritization for
First Responders & Receivers
• Staging capabilities on high volume items
Streamlined Procurement
Pre-Negotiated Contract Vehicles
• Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA)
• Covers All Grainger Items including Strategic Sourcing Items
• MN State Contract 435510 T-572 piggy-backs WSCA
• State Contract Covers All Grainger Items for Local Government
Benefits
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Brand name products
No minimum order requirements
One-stop shopping
Pre-paid freight
Additional discounts for volume purchases
Grant (DHS) Accounts
• Set up for audit & reconciliation
• Immediate access to purchase history online
SUPPLIER PARTNERS
Next Steps
• Emergency Preparedness – Homeland Security
Product Selection Guide Catalog (8S2406)
Also available in EXCEL format
• Strategic Partner Presentation Materials:
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DQE
PARAMED SYSTEMS
MORTUARY RESPONSE SOLUTIONS
SYDION
MOTOROLA-DRW
• Support:
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WEBEX
CONFERENCE CALL
ON-SITE CONSULTATION
real issues….real partner.
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