Regular readers of the blog have been learning how simple and rewarding the Tier One parts consolidation process can be through a series of articles entitled “Three Steps to Begin the Tier One Supplier Consolidation Process.” The first article answered the burning question facing many OEMs: “How do I start the Tier One supplier consolidation process?”. Part two of this series discussed the second stage: “What are the immediate benefits that OEMs realize once they start the Tier One supplier consolidation outsourcing process?” .
Our third and final installment in this series describes the long-term results of using Fapco for Tier One Parts Supplier Consolidation. Fapco President Larry Gardiner explained these results in a brief Q&A session:
Result #1: Keeping Pace with the Industries We Serve
“We don’t stop working with our clients once the system is in place and running smoothly,” said Gardiner. “We are very aware of the constantly evolving needs of our customers and continue to adapt our services to match the changing marketplace and business practices of our clients. We do this by adding new software, new systems, new procedures, new equipment and new knowledge through training and certification, like Materials Management Operations Guideline Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE), ISO9001:2008, Lean System thinking, and Servant Leadership principles.
Result #2: Investing in Our Clients Long-Term
“Teaming up with our integrated parts flow management team will prove our serious commitment to manage and warehouse bulk inventory and special parts that may not be shipped until years later,” said Gardiner. “The bulk of a client’s inventory will be managed to minimum quantities for each specific part number but a quantity of parts is also kept ready in anticipation of future sales. To put it simply, we continue to be there for our clients days, months, and even years after we enter into a contract with them. Part of our Fapco/client partnership involves a financial investment on our part to keep their parts on hand. This is made possible by building a relationship of trust with our clients that is unmatched in this industry.”
Result #3: A One-Stop Solution For All Of Our Clients’ Growing Needs
“A real long-term benefit of Fapco is that we are a ‘Full Service Provider’ or ‘One-Stop Shop’” explained Gardiner. “We can handle just about any need that our clients develop in relation to Tier One Parts Supplier Consolidation and Spare Parts Management as their business grows or changes. We offer completely customizable Vendor and Warehouse Inventory Management in a wide array of markets. Fapco can handle complete online integration, ordering and fulfillment processes, and replenishment systems—with fast turnarounds. Besides innovative packaging solutions, vendor and spare parts packaging, and part kitting, we also handle other niche services like end of life parts warehousing and fulfillment, or private labeling. Fapco simply does it all.”
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