The Problem
In 2004, a General Motors (GM) plant manager expressed frustration to his KIRKS Account Manager. They were using outdated equipment and ill-fitting forklifts to transport supplies and equipment The Wayne County Road Commission in Romulus, MI, is responsible for maintaining hundreds of vehicles and pieces of equipment within their fleet. They needed a partner that could satisfy the urgent demand for parts quickly and responsively.
The Solution
KIRKS knows parts. Our team worked with the Wayne County maintenance teams to identify all the VIN’s within their fleet. We proactively purchased and stocked all the critical parts they would need to prevent vehicle or equipment down situations.
KIRKS leverages its relationship with NAPA to provide an expansive product portfolio covering over 500,000 part numbers and 57 distribution centers nationwide. Even if a unique part is needed, it can be found in the KIRKS NAPA distribution network and delivered next day.
The Result
Wayne County can quickly and conveniently place orders electronically via their custom KIRKS NAPA ProLink web portal. They rely on KIRKS efficient multiple same-day deliveries via the KIRKS local delivery fleet.
As their cost-saving, single-source supplier, KIRKS has been proud to partner with the maintenance professionals at the Wayne County Road Commission. They are the ones who keep our community moving safely.
The people of Wayne County deserve reliable and cost-effective transportation and KIRKS is honored to play a part in keeping our community moving.