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supply chain

excellence

Distributors of industrial products today face

Distributors will realize immediate benefits by

constant pressure to reduce costs and improve

taking advantage of AnviLink.

increase efficiency

succeed in this environment, forward-thinking

Your orders are processed and

shipped faster.

Problems are identified and solved

before they impact your customer.

Duplicate processes between trading

partners are eliminated.

distributors are embracing new technologies

and strategic partnerships to achieve a higher
level of supply chain excellence.
Introducing AnviLink , a comprehensive e-services

package developed by Anvil International, the

improve accuracy

worlds leading manufacturer and supplier of

pipe fittings, hangers and grooved piping

products. Designed to meet the specific needs

of distributors, AnviLink incorporates the latest

in IT technology, including:

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Traffic Management System (TMS)

Advance Shipping Notice (ASN)

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

Electronic transmission of orders

eliminates entry errors, reducing
incorrect shipments.
Bar coding and warehouse management
systems ensure that correct product
is picked and loaded into the truck.

enhance profitability

Your employees spend less time on

order entry and receiving orders.

AnviLink shifts the burden of replenishment orders to Anvil, freeing your

purchasing staff for other assignments.

Your employees spend less time on

non-core activities and receiving
orders.

If you want to get your business connected to

Through AnviLink, Anvil International is able to

a new level of service excellence, Anvils IT

help our wholesale partners become more

and sales departments are fully prepared to

efficient providers of goods and services.

assist you in the implementation of AnviLink.

P R O F I TA B I L I T Y

service in a hyper-competitive marketplace. To

T I M E S AV E D

With AnviLink you can:

Increase inventory
turns

Reduce warehousing
requirements

Reduce back office

costs

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The foundation technology upon which AnviLink is built is industry standard; what makes
AnviLink different is the experience and expertise of Anvils people.

AnviLink

VMI

WMS

VENDOR MANAGED INVENTORY

WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Anvil uses forecasting technology and

customer-supplied sales trends to manage
inventory levels. When an SKUs on-hand
amount falls to a certain level, a suggested
order is sent to the customer for review
and adjustment.

Anvil uses bar coding to identify each product; bar codes are also used to
identify the locations of products in our Regional Service Centers. Every
item is scanned as it is picked for a customer order.

Distributor Benefits

Distributor Benefits

More accurate picking and shipping of orders, reducing the need to

verify at receiving dock.

Reduces time spent creating and processing

orders.

Confidence in Anvils ability to manage inventory and satisfy customer

needs.

Fill rates increase, inventory turns increase, and

warehouse space is managed more effectively.

Faster inventory visibility.

EDI

TMS

ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

EDI is the technology that makes it possible for the

computer applications of two trading partners to
communicate directly. EDI translation software converts
the language into a usable format for each partner.

Anvil electronically matches the order and shipping details to

the shipping document (Bill of Lading). We collect and
process all critical information from picking through shipment.

Distributor Benefits

Distributor Benefits

Anvil also
offers a suite of
customized
E-commerce
solutions.

More accurate information and better tracking capability.

Virtually eliminates the chance of error in the order

entry process.

Promotes standardized receiving techniques.

Faster order processing which results in faster

shipment of product.
EDI opens the door to a wide range of additional
electronic processes and information.
Reduces infrastructure costs.

ASN
ADVANCED SHIPPING NOTICE

Customer specific,
bar-coded labeling
is available
upon request.

EFT
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER
EFT technology transfers payment for goods electronically.

Distributor Benefits
Distributor can be certain that payment is made correctly
and plan finances more efficiently.

ASN quickly transmits customer purchase order

details, quantities shipped, shipment details,
carrier name, tracking number and shipping date.

Distributor Benefits
Shipping information is provided when order is
ready to ship, giving distributor additional time
to plan.
ASN automates the receiving process, reducing
errors and saving time.
Improves visibility for manpower and equipment allocations.

your preferred

partner

Our products are designed to meet the requirements of specific markets, including:
plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, mining, water and waste water, and oil and gas.

Anvil International is the largest and most complete

manufacturer of pipe fittings and hangers in the

world. Our long history of exceptional product
performance, combined with innovative new programs such as AnviLink, make Anvil the preferred
partner for many U.S.-based distributors.
Manufacturing excellence is a top priority at

The market leader with a complete

selection of pipe hangers and supports.
Malleable Iron Fittings & Unions
Cast Iron Fittings & Flanges
Forged Steel Fittings, Unions &
Couplings
Welded & Seamless Pipe Nipples
Pipe Hangers & Supports
Engineered Hangers

A complete line of grooved

piping products with innovative
features that deliver cost savings
at installation and exceptional,
long-lasting performance.

J.B. Smith is the leading

manufacturer of oil
country tubular fittings,
swages and bull plugs.

Couplings, Fittings & Valves

A.W.W.A. Pipe System

Anvil. Our ISO 9000 facilities are constantly

investing in new processing technology. Anvils
manufacturing facilities are located in: Columbia, PA;
Pottstown, PA; Henderson, TN; Longview, TX;
Houston, TX; and North Kingstown, RI.

Manufacturer of the
Weld-Miser Tee-Let line
of welding outlet fittings
for fire protection and
other low pressure
piping systems.

The largest supplier of flow

control products used in
distribution systems for
potable water and natural gas.

The largest Canadian

manufacturer of a variety
of high performance fittings
and couplings.

A leading manufacturer of
industrial forged steel and oil
field wing unions.

Anvil International operates five Regional Service Centers, in key market areas across the United
States. For more information about AnviLink or Anvils products, please contact the location that
serves your region.

North East Region

Mid West Region

Western Region

Regional Service Center: Servicing

Connecticut, Delaware, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, East
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont,
Virginia

Regional Service Center: Servicing

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota,
Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota,
South Dakota, Ohio, West Pennsylvania,
West Virginia, Wisconsin

Regional Service Center: Servicing

Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii,
Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah,
Washington

2530 Pearl Buck Road

Bristol, PA 19007
Tel: 215-788-4056 Fax: 215-788-4475

750 Central Avenue

University Park, IL 60466
Tel: 708-534-1414 Fax: 708-534-5441

South East Region

South West Region

Regional Service Center: Servicing

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi,
North Carolina, South Carolina,
Tennessee

Regional Service Center: Servicing

Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, New
Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming

6344 Cash Court

Norcross, GA 30071
Tel: 770-662-8177 Fax: 770-662-0284

1313 Avenue R
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Tel: 972-343-9206 Fax: 972-641-8946

Headquarters
110 Corporate Drive, Suite 10
P.O.Box 3180
Portsmouth, NH 03802-3180
Phone: (603) 422-8000
Fax: (603) 422-8033
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1385 Greg Street

Sparks, NV 89431
Tel: 775-331-7029 Fax: 775-331-5075