End to end supply chain management
We understand that no two supply chains will be the same and so we allocate all customers a supply chain consultant, who will plan the ideal supply chain for you via our design for procurement system/methodology looking at:-
- Reducing risk
- Eliminating obsolescence
- Traceability
- Minimising inventories
- Economies of scale
- Substitutes
- Standardisation of parts
- Lifetime requirements of the product
- Preferential terms with component vendors
- Minimum materials liability
- Lead times
This means that we purchase the right quantity, at the right time, accelerating product realisation, manufacturing and delivery, which results in:-
- Shorter product cycle time
- Lower cost
- allowing you to better respond to your customer needs
This is not just a one off activity; your SCM will review your requirements throughout your products life cycle.
Customers’ supply chains are tailored to meet individual and end-market requirements, using techniques such as:-
- Kan-ban
- Consignment stocking
- Direct line feed
- Point of use systems
- External buffers
- Line-side stores
Most importantly, this exercise is not confined to the internal activities within Axiom. With your support, your SCM will be able to take account of the demands on your business such that the results above apply across the supply chain from our suppliers through to your end customers.
