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Fasteners, threaded and non-threaded
News Release from: Challenge (Europe) | Subject: Component kits
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 09 January 2002
Fastener responsibility for ladder gets
outsourced
In a good example of successful outsourcing of procurement, subassembly and logistics, Challenge Industrial Fastenings has been responsible for a complete fixing kit involved with a DIY loft ladder
The re-structuring of manufacturing industry in the UK has led companies to include some very efficient new processes and the outsourcing of procurement, subassembly and logistics is one of these It is an area where Challenge Industrial Fastenings has proven very successful recently
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 23 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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In one example, it has been responsible for a complete fixing kit involved with a DIY loft ladder.
The kit contains plastic injection mouldings, steel pressings, various screws, hinges, pivot rod and printed instructions.
Challenge sourced all components which they are now able to procure on an ongoing basis.
Its quality role includes a 100% inspection process leading to full kitting and Kanban supply system on 24-hour delivery.
Initially sourcing was from nominated suppliers but the brief is now expanding to cover sourcing, stock control, demand planning and build, such that the manufacturer can concentrate on core competencies and simply pick from automatically replenished stock in returnable bins.
In addition Challenge is now able to take responsibility for control of tooling.
This enables customers to benefit from the global sourcing expertise available at Challenge.
Likewise the logistics role includes supply to any site required by the customer.
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