Stop Losing Deals Over Lead Times

You know the drill. Customer calls. Project starts Monday. They need the equipment—and the attachment—now. If you don’t have it, they’ll find someone who does.

Speed wins in the heavy equipment industry. Here are 4 practical ways to get attachments faster and keep more customers happy.

Check If Items Can Ship from a Regional Warehouse

Freight time can make or break a deal. That’s why ordering from a regional distribution point can dramatically reduce transit time to a local branch, dealership, or job site.

Shorter shipping distances mean:

• Faster delivery

• Lower freight costs

• Less inventory sitting idle

• More last-minute wins

We know this is important to our customers, which is why we just added ANOTHER regional warehouse. This one is in Los Angeles California, enhancing our coverage of the U.S. and Canada.

Update: Ask about same-day and next-day shipping options. Replacement forks can be delivered in 24 hours!

Standardize High-Velocity SKUs

Not all attachments move at the same speed.

Look at your last 12 months:

• Which attachments hit 80–90% utilization?

• Which ones save deals when equipment is already committed?

• Which ones generate ROI the fastest?

Standardize those SKUs across branches or dealerships. When your team knows what to stock—and vendors know what you repeat order—you cut back-and-forth and shorten procurement time.

What’s Your Ideal Product Mix?

If you haven’t discussed your inventory with Star recently, ask for an executive briefing. We’ll talk through your specific attachment needs and highlight local trends that could impact your upcoming inventory.

Work with a Vendor Who Quotes Fast

Slow quotes kill momentum. If it takes two days to get pricing, your customer has already moved on. Set the expectation: Quote turnaround should be measured in hours—not days.

Faster quoting means:

• Faster approvals

• Faster PO release

• Faster shipment

At Star, we’re proud to have clients that say,

“These guys get you a quote so fast, it will make your head spin!”

Order U.S. Manufactured Attachments

Speed starts with where and how your attachments are built. With nearly all of Star’s products built here in the USA, you avoid overseas freight delays, port congestion, and unpredictable lead times. We make it our goal to manufacture and stock high inventory of all our most popular attachments.

Our customers enjoy:

• Shorter transit times

• Lower freight costs

• No customs delays

• Quicker parts and warranty support

Ready to Move Faster?

Our team can check real-time availability, confirm inventory near you, and get attachments out the door in record time.

Reach out now to ask about inventory and lead times.