Taking it to another level!
There is much more to supply chains then just buying, assembling, packing and delivering. It is about understanding your business objectives, as well as proactively identifying all potential threats that may occur – from your sales planning to execution of the assembly lines. With material lead times stretching to several months, well managed planning processes and electronics supply chain management are critical factors that determine your success and cost-effectiveness. With more than 40 years of experience in managing electronics manufacturing supply chains, we ensure that the supply chain strategy we build with you is tailored to your individual business objectives.
Finally, an optimal supply chain is one that incorporates flexibility, responsiveness, as well as security. One that is tailored to the dynamics of your market segment and precisely co-engineered to ensure cost minimisation, reduction of material risk and continuity of supply.
For decades, we manage global, complex supply chains for our Customers. The heart of our operations is our integrated ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics AX), with unique planning parameters build by us specifically for contract manufacturing operations.
Building a Better Business Model
A well-managed Supply Chain is critical to your success. Keeping low inventory, being adaptive and responsive to the dynamics of the markets and yet maintaining the ability to deliver products on time to your Customers when they really need it, is an exceptionally tough challenge. The reality is that many of our Customers experienced the following challenges:
- Demand from their Clients is unknown and so is the moment when they will place actual orders
- The lead time for materials are much longer than the product delivery time requested by their Clients
- Their material inventory to fulfil the needs of their Clients is too big. This automatically means, there is excessive financial engagement into material
If you need assistance with these mentioned challenges, our experts are ready to support you in co-building a business model, supported a supply chain strategy the minimizes impacts of the above. We will help you to implement a leaner, more-efficient model and become more adaptive, responsive and most importantly - more competitive in your market. This is exactly when the Smart Supply Chain Model (SSC), which we have invented, comes into play.
Building a Better Business Model
A well-managed Supply Chain is critical to your success. Keeping low inventory, being adaptive and responsive to the dynamics of the markets and yet maintaining the ability to deliver products on time to your Customers when they really need it, is an exceptionally tough challenge. The reality is that many of our Customers experienced the following challenges:
- Demand from their Clients is unknown and so is the moment when they will place actual orders
- The lead time for materials are much longer than the product delivery time requested by their Clients
- Their material inventory to fulfil the needs of their Clients is too big. This automatically means, there is excessive financial engagement into material
If you need assistance with these mentioned challenges, our experts are ready to support you in co-building a business model, supported a supply chain strategy the minimizes impacts of the above. We will help you to implement a leaner, more-efficient model and become more adaptive, responsive and most importantly - more competitive in your market. This is exactly when the Smart Supply Chain Model (SSC), which we have invented, comes into play.
Information Systems & Automation
- ERP: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 with active MRP2 functionality
- Modified MRP loop with material manangement solutions dedicated for contracting electronics manufacturing services and individual customer requirements
- MES (Manufacturing Execution System): Full traceability capabilities and material management
- Direct integration of ERP with Assel's MES system
- EDI/API connections with Customers and Vendors to maximize automation
- Integrated Engineering Change Order (ECO) solution within ERP system
- Stencils design software IGI Gen Stencil 2.10
- Automated Quotation tools allowing for automated and quick pricing process
Why is the Smart Supply Chain (SSC) Model better?
Business Modelling
Our electronics manufacturing services SSC model is key to building an effective and reliable business model for you. Based on your individual needs, order processing and call off parameters your require, we parametrise our ERP system Microsoft Dynamics AX, and utilise our know-how to deliver highest results.
Our unique tools specifically built by us to deliver best-in-class contract electronics manufacturing services, allow our Customers to be more competitive and reap the benefits of organised supply chains and business planning.
Material Availaibility
With lead times in the electronics industry stretching to several months, it is exceptionally critical to secure material availability. Our methodology is based on individual purchasing policies for each item, agreed level of flexibility, as well as Customer's sales demand.
Our focus is particularly directed at long-lead time materials, where we apply such strategies as VMI solutions, and cancellation windows - with constant visibility of the material markets. We watch potential disruptions and deal with them as they arise, so that you can focus solely on what’s most important - your sales and product development.
Adaptive Approach
Our unique methodology, suited specifically for contract manufacturing solutions, has been built specifically to react to dynamic changes of today’s world following your demand, as well as the material market condition. It is based on a complex planning loop in Microsoft Dynamics AX, which has been modified by us in order to deliver access to more flexibility in order management and no negative consequences.
Based on changes to Customer open orders, inventory and orders to vendors, and the fact that we run our MRP loop on a daily basis – our purchasing experts react reasonably early, continuously monitor the entire supply chain and undertake preventive actions.
Smart Cash Flow & Risk Mitigation
In the environment of increased competition, companies are likely to have their key resources concentrate on sales and product development. Let us free your cash, and substantially help you to minimise your material liability and excess material, with appropriate tools and expertize that we built based on over 40 years of experience in electronics manufacturing services.
Increase your competitiveness, on-time delivery and ability to react faster, by employing sophisticated planning tools, manufacturing expertise and means for better adaptation to changing demand. Utilise our knowledge today! We have been building it for many years.
Supply Chain Execution: Procurement & Sourcing
SSC Model
The Smart Supply Chain model is the centre of delivering exceptional service for our Customers, and help to ensure that your product is on time on the market, a high level of flexibility is maintained, your cash flow is healthier and material availaibility is higher.
Complete Process
We cover the whole process: from vendor selection, validation, contracting and to final implementation in the production process, incorporating compliant inbound process & incoming inspection through in-process control. All you need in one place.
Sourcing
The right source is about balancing cost-efficiency, quality and good service. We have built a diverse approved vendor list, including local sources for non-electronics and a strong global network of electronics components - a good balance to provide reliable electronics assembly and electro-mechanical integration.
Commodity Expertise
Utilise our capabilities to find the right source for you! We have experience in sourcing and engineering a wide range of commodities, including electronics, mechanics, plastics, displays, hydraulics, cable harnesses, packaging and more.
Engineering Optimization
Our engineers are present throughout the entire sourcing process. Our optimisation services include material design or re-design to fit your product or to gain cost-efficiencies, reverse engineering, alternative material selection, EoL or obsolete material management
Vendor Management
We work closely with our vendors, and since nearly four decades we have been building strong business relationships and a extensive list of prefered suppliers. Due to a sophisticated ERP, a majority of our operations are automated and our efforts are focused on value added operations, followed by our Supplier Rating System (SRS).
