STRATEGIC SOURCING PARTNERS: PROTOTYPE THROUGH PRODUCTION
AMPCO’s competitive advantage as a strategic sourcing partner is based upon our commitment to meeting quality standards.
At AMPCO we position ourselves as an extension of your organizations design, sourcing, engineering and logistics teams.
The benefits of working with AMPCO is our ability to provide guidance in the area of durability, weather testing, substrate and material selection. Thus our track record of working with OEMs throughout North America is extensive and long term.
Our Variety of Capabilities
AMPCO Manufacturers Inc is a unique and powerful organization as we have the engineering and production capabilities required to design, manufacture, assemble and supply a broad spectrum of capabilities including:
- Durable Labels, Decals and Nameplates
- State-of-the-Art 4 Colour In Line Screen Printing
- Industrial Digital Printing
- Membrane Switches
- Graphic Overlays
- Elastomeric Display Keypads
- Back-lit
- Instrumentation Panels
- Custom Components
- Screen Printed Metal
- Molded Rubber Components
- Plastic Injection Molding
- Material Converting
- Electroplating
- Die-Casting/Cutting
- Laser & Computer Cutting
- Electronic & Electrical Components
- Front Panel Integration
- Printed Circuit Boards
- Printed Electronics
- LED Configuration & Design
- Capacitive Switches
- Material Selection
- Custom Finishing
- Supply Chain Solutions
- Inventory & Logistics
- Management Programs
- Asia Sourcing
- Six Sigma Black Belt on staff
- Environmental Sustainability
REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD EVALUATE YOUR STRATEGIC SOURCING PARTNERS INCLUDE:
- Reduce or contain cost; Improve cash flow
- Move from fixed to variable costs
- Improve productivity and service
- Access technology and skills
- Allow management to focus on core activities
- Reposition your engineering teams strengths
- Resources not available or difficult to manage internally
- Inventory management and stocking programs for just-in-time requirements
- Fully inspected finished goods
- Quality standards and track record
WHEN STRATEGIC PARTNERS ARE REQUIRED:
- Is the capability core to your business (if yes, then why use an outside supplier)?
- ROI analysis of using a sourcing partner versus internal overheads
- Could you make the improvements you seek yourself?
- Is your organization ‘partnership’ receptive? requirements
- Fully inspected finished goods
- Quality standards and track record
HOW TO ASSESS YOUR POTENTIAL SOURCING PARTNERS:
- Are they an expert in the industry and what are their capabilities?
- What is their track record?
- Is there a cultural fit?
- Do they have an APQP process for on-boarding major projects?
- What KPI’s do they think are possible/appropriate?
ASK THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
- Does the specialist demonstrate a clear understanding of your business needs? Do they understand what you are trying to accomplish?
- Does the specialist ask you intelligent, targeted questions, or just listen and agree with everything you say?
- Does the specialist set clearly-defined objectives?
- Are they accountable for their work?
- What business structures are in place? Will there be a proposal? A letter of intent for your signature before the work begins? Are the terms and fee structure clearly defined?
- What form will the specialist’s report take?
- Does it include implementation?