From its enormous plants to the gigantic recreational vehicles named "Vista," "Sightseer," and "Chieftain" that roll out of them, there's nothing small about Winnebago Industries or its buying needs, particularly when it comes to the fasteners that hold its popular RVs together. And because Winnebago is vertically integrated, comprising about a dozen or so "factories within a factory," the company's fastener demands are that much greater. "We do our own aluminum extruding, sewing, cabinetry work and metal stamping," explains Bob Olson, vice president of operations. "There's a lot going on within our campus, and our need for fasteners varies greatly compared to the typical RV assembler."
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