Cole Weiler | Founder & CEO BoltWise AI Fastener Quoting Software

Cole Weiler

Founder of Boltwise

Cole Weiler is the founder and CEO of BoltWise, a company building AI-powered software to automate how industrial distributors quote, source, and sell parts. His work focuses on applying modern AI and search technology to industrial supply chains, helping companies handle complex part identification, catalog data, and sourcing workflows that have historically been manual and fragmented.

Before founding BoltWise, Cole spent nearly five years at McKinsey & Company as an Expert and Engagement Manager within the Product Development and Procurement practice, where he advised leading aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, and high-tech manufacturers on supply chain strategy and cost structure. That experience gave him a firsthand view of how procurement inefficiency compounds across the industrial supply chain.

Cole holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech.

In 2024, he spoke on artificial intelligence in industrial distribution at the International Fastener Expo. BoltWise was awarded a $200,000 Advanced Industry Grant from the State of Colorado in recognition of its work advancing industrial technology. Cole's writing on AI and procurement automation has appeared in the American Fastener Journal.

Expertise:

Published Articles

Here you will find all the articles written by this author for our blog. Read the materials where the author shares his thoughts and experience.

August 1, 2026
The Bill of Materials for Your Product Data
Three SKUs, one part, and a broken EDI feed. Learn why fastener and industrial product data needs the same step-by-step discipline as the parts themselves. From Fastener Technology International, August 2026.

May 28, 2026
Why Fastener Distributors Are Replacing Manual Quoting with Fastener Quoting Software
Manual quoting slows down fastener distributors - it costs deals and leads to lost revenue. Learn how AI fastener quoting software helps you respond faster, reduce manual work, and win more RFQs.

May 19, 2026
ERP Software Must-Haves for Modern Distribution Companies
In this guide, we’ll cover the essential ERP software capabilities distribution companies should look for, where traditional ERP systems often fall short, and how modern workflow automation tools can help distributors operate faster.

May 1, 2026
American Fastener Journal Features BoltWise AI Fastener Quoting Software
BoltWise was recently featured in the May/June 2026 issue of American Fastener Journal, highlighting how AI fastener quoting software is reshaping the way distributors respond to RFQs, manage pricing, and win business.

April 14, 2026
Respond First, Win More: Automating Quotes, Supplier Sourcing & Orders for Distributors
Speed is everything in distribution. The first quote often wins the order. The fastest response earns the customer. Learn more in this webinar from BoltWise, Olander, and P21 Worldwide User Group.

April 10, 2026
BoltWise is Heading to Fastener Fair USA May 5-6, 2026
Attending Fastener Fair USA? The BoltWise team will be there showing attendees how fastener distributors generate accurate quotes with AI - and save 1,000+ hours per year in the process.

April 7, 2026
AI Tools for Wholesale Distributors: The BoltWise Guide to Automation, Accuracy & Growth
In this guide from the BoltWise team, we’ll break down the most impactful ways AI tools are improving wholesale and industrial distributor’s operations, how they work, and where they drive real ROI.

April 1, 2026
BoltWise Streamlines Wholesale Distributor Order Processing with AI Software
See how BoltWise uses AI to streamline wholesale distributor order processing, automate quoting, and help teams win more bids. Learn more here.

February 26, 2026
Brighton-Best International & BoltWise Announce Collaboration
The team at BoltWise is excited to announce a new collaboration with Brighton-Best International! Learn more here.

February 17, 2026
Why Construction Companies Need AI-Powered Fastener Quoting
Construction is one of the largest consumers of industrial fasteners in the world - yet most companies still quote them the same way they did 20 years ago. Here's why that's costing you, and what BoltWise does about it.

February 17, 2026
The Future of Fastener Quoting Software: AI, Automation & BoltWise
Learn how Al-powered quoting software is transforming the fastener industry and how distributors can stay competitive in 2026 and beyond with BoltWise.

Topics Cole Writes About

Quoting Software for Distributors:
Explains how companies quote 3-4x faster with AI-powered part matching to empower teams with speed and accuracy.

ERP Integration:
Educates on ERP integrations that fastener, MRO and industrial distributors rely on to structure quotes.

AI Tools for Wholesale Distributors:
Examines how changing technology and AI tools impact automation, accuracy and growth for industrial distributors.

Industrial Distributor Solutions:
Equip industrial distributors with tools for catalog refinement, PO automation, intelligent quoting, supplier library, and quoting analytics.