Strategic consolidation of the tier 2 product set is key. It means we can establish an ultra-lean supply chain for all of the low end, niche and one-off purchases you have to make to be able to support multiple end users.
It means we become responsible - and accountable - for supplying the awkward-to-source products that populate the tail end of the supply chain.
And it means you save time, back end administrative costs and as much as 5% on the products themselves - thanks to our economies of scale.
This is not mere theory. It's a system that has proven effective for the automotive industry and - in its refined form - is proving immensely beneficial to many of our major-name clients.
By taking a strategic approach to lower level purchasing, our seamless ultra-lean supply chain consolidation dramatically concentrates your vendor base. It opens the door to a global supply of products, whilst insulating you against the long lead times and general awkwardness of dealing with a procession of suppliers of tier 2 hardware.
It also offers a single set of Terms & Conditions. It ends credit card purchasing. It encourages flexibility, innovation and - most importantly - it allows your buyers to focus on their core spend.
When you're talking supply chain consolidation, it pays to be lean.