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In this article, we share the practical, proven measures we take to help procurement teams like yours get the components they need, exactly when they need them.
Sometimes, managing small assemblies of machined components is a real time drain, right when you want to be getting a product ready for sale. Maybe there's a better way?
It's all too common. At the start of a relationship, everything's rosy. But then you take the next step... and bam. You've been ghosted. What next? In this blog, we take you through what might be a familiar situation when it comes to communication from your CNC machining supplier, what the horrifying cost of that might be, and how you can improve communication with your existing or new supplier.
When the economic backdrop is challenging, taking steps to secure your supply chain is one way to feel more in control. Director Mark Walker shares three top tips for securing your supply chain when sourcing CNC machined parts.
Exploring some common issues that may have arisen with your once reliable, existing CNC machining supplier. From quality and consistency concerns to communication gaps and inflexible approaches, we shed light on the signs that indicate it might be time to consider a new supplier. We delve into the reasons behind these frustrations and help you navigate the process of finding a more reliable CNC machining partner.
You're having difficulties with a precision component for a critical medical device. The part won't fit the assembly. Or the finish isn't right. Or the quality/consistency is hit and miss. Or any number of other issues. But your existing supplier – who perhaps has been reliable up until now – is pushing back: they did "exactly as instructed", they protest. They followed your drawings/CAD models "to the letter". So what went wrong? And how can it be fixed quickly and cost-effectively? You want a second opinion – is the issue with the supplier, the drawings or both?
Procuring subcontract precision engineering for medical device components can be a minefield. Sourcing the right fit for your supply chain is far from easy because of the sheer number of players out there. Many claim to be specialists in their own particular sphere of CNC machining (while still taking on plenty of non-core work). And you will know from experience that some precision engineers are more precise than others.
You're not happy with your existing CNC machining suppliers. You're seeing warning signs relating to quality, SLA breaches and late deliveries. That's never good – particularly for critical sectors such as medical or aerospace.
Quality issues and inconsistency… failure to meet SLAs… wrong skill set… late deliveries. These are four of the biggest issues involving suppliers. They make procuring CNC machining challenging and stressful. They waste time and money. But they're not the only reasons to change supplier. Here are four more…
If you're unhappy with your CNC machining supplier(s) then you don't need anyone to tell you it's time to look at other options. But if the jury is still out, this blog post (and free guide) will help you to review your options and decide on the best course of action. Here are the four most common reasons that procurement professionals – either buyers or specifiers – contact us because they're unhappy with their existing machining suppliers…