Supply Chain Management

This incorporates all the features of service provision but with the addition of the following characteristics:

• Identifying sources and managing the purchasing process for the supply of both materials and components. 
• Managing the logistics of supply of materials and components to and from the supply chain. 
• Kitting and delivery on a just in time basis to the customer’s point of use. 
• Providing visibility of materials and components supply across the entire supply chain.
• The benefits of this approach are: 
• The customer can focus on their core business. 
• The customer has full visibility but without the need to manage every transaction. 
• The supply chain is motivated to work together for the customer’s benefit. 
• In the final analysis, the previous three points drive lower costs and increase security of supply.