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Enterprise
SUPPLY CHAIN / PURCHASING /
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
The supply chain, purchasing, and materials management rely heavily
on the accuracy of information supplied by engineering. Knowing what
to purchase, whom to purchase from, how much to purchase, and when
parts / materials can be delivered are all critical factors in minimizing
costs.
Industry Fact:
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40% - 60% of all parts / units are shared
throughout the company |
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40% - 80% of all parts come from suppliers |
Optimization at the Enterprise Level:
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Expand purchasing / material management / supply
chain personnel capability, access to information, and proficiency |
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Streamline and automate communication with engineering
and manufacturing |
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Improve usage of existing or new tools |
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Establish flexible standards or processes for
all remote facilities |
Impact on goals
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Reduce the inventory parts and materials and
substantive costs |
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Maximize volume purchase agreements with vendors |
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Accurate shipping and receiving information /
scheduling |
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Speed and accuracy of integrating multiple bill
of materials from various departments |
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