Our Successes : Processes : Supply Chain Management

Project	Benefit	Methods
Developed exclusive supplier agreement for supplier of the major material used in electric heaters.	Developed lower cost for materials used and more consistent performance of heaters.	Kaizen, Kanban, Supply Chain, Value Stream.
Developed exclusive partnership arrangement with gasket manufacturer for plate heat exchangers to improve performance, quality and service levels.	Reduced inventories and eliminated warranty problems.	Kaizen, Kanban, Supply Chain, Value Stream.
Developed exclusive relationship with plate heat exchanger component supplier to meet our product requirements.	Developed lower cost base for product line.	Kaizen, Kanban, Supply Chain, Value Stream.
Established vendor managed kanban for sheet stainless steel for sanitary tank fabrication facility.	Reduced carrying costs and eliminated out of stock conditions for the major raw material used in the operation.	Kaizen, Kanban, Supply Chain, Value Stream.