How did one man’s prudent attitude spark a multibillion-dollar business empire? On a recent trip to the US, investment analyst Dr Oriana Beaumont visited Fastenal to understand how the industrial giant is still driven by its founder’s razor-sharp focus on cost control. Fastenal has transformed itself from a retailer of industrial products to a strategic supply-chain partnerThe Fastenal model continues to evolve, with roomy retail spaces being turned into high-efficiency warehouses dedicated t...