Product category:
Fasteners, threaded and non-threaded
News Release from: Challenge (Europe)
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 12 March 2002
Improved logistics provides fast
turnaround
In just 24 hours Challenge Industrial Fastenings took over and completed a complete component kit supply.
In just 24 hours Challenge Industrial Fastenings took over and completed a complete component kit supply The "flash to bang" time from first contact to supply of first batch on site was achieved through the experience and global sourcing contacts of the experts at Challenge
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 23 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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It is a good example of the restructuring of manufacturing industry in the UK which has led companies to include some very efficient new processes.
The outsourcing of procurement, subassembly and logistics is one of these.
Challenge sourced all components which it now procures on an on-going basis.
The company's quality role includes a 100% inspection process leading to full kitting and Kanban supply system on 24-hour delivery.
After the initial 24 hour exercise the brief now includes 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 its 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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