Supplier Development & Sourcing
In an era of increasing globalization, manufacturers are facing a make-or-break challenge: safeguarding the quality of third-party-supplier parts. If manufacturers have moved their production facilities abroad, they need supplier parts sourced from their immediate vicinity. Other manufacturers are opting against moving their production facilities but are sourcing parts from so-called low cost countries. In either case, companies are facing the challenge of sourcing parts which meet customers’ quality expectations.
In line with the Lean Philosophy, change2target has devised a process to increase supplier quality and capabilities, and to develop suppliers to meet manufacturer specifications. In contrast to auditing, the objective here is to achieve measurable increases in quality levels and supply abilities, which can also be tracked by manufacturers.
We also maintain a network of suppliers in emerging markets in South Eastern Asia. They are essential to cutting raw material costs significantly, while retaining quality levels. Based on the specifications made by the manufacturer, we screen potential suppliers and analyze their potential to deliver on the requirements in the long-term.
