Extron
 

Supply Base Qualification and Management

So you have this hot new product, how do you get it from the design pipeline to the market without eating up all your profits in the process? Managing a planning and procurement department and maintaining communications with your suppliers is a fulltime job which requires a massive commitment of personnel, management time and money that can drive your production overhead through the roof.

This is where Extron steps in. Extron’s established partnerships cover a global spectrum of suppliers and industries. These relationships are well established and assure excellent cost, quality and on-time delivery. Additionally having access to the suppliers preexisting catalog of components we can aid your engineering staff in NPI (new product introduction) component qualification. With offices in the US and Asia, Extron has the ability to shop at the source and in-region. With extensive knowledge and a mature supply base in Asia, (including parts, sub assemblies and build-to-print items) Extron can assure that your products are always cost competitive and taking full advantage of global economic trends. Whether you are looking for supply base alternatives or faithful adherence to your AVL (approved vendor list) Extron has the infrastructure and experience to deliver high quality, on-time material.

Unlike most contract manufacturers Extron will work within a wide range of material models. We provide full turnkey programs, full consignment programs and a mix of both. We are keenly aware of market changes and respond rapidly with new options. Extron also provides vendor managed inventory programs with domestic and offshore suppliers and provides access to inventory levels and other reporting on-line and real time.

Extron’s Supply Base Qualification and Management

  • Marterial Planning and Procurement
  • Turnkey Materials
  • Consigned Materials
  • Domestic and Offshore Sourcing
  • Supplier Qualification and Certification
  • Vendor Managed Inventory
  • Kan/Ban
  • Lifecycle Management
  • Web Based Inquiry and Reporting