RS drives strategic improvements through a range of innovative solutions
When it comes to purchasing supplies and managing inventories, procurement and operations professionals are under constant pressure to reduce costs and keep lines running. It’s a fine balance given any weakness in the chain can lead to machine downtime if products aren’t sourced on time or correctly. Combined with the use of inefficient systems and processes, which can have a direct impact on both spend and productivity, it’s easy to see why buyers need suppliers who proactively support them on the journey towards purchasing excellence.
German manufacturing giant Siemens meets global demand with a lean approach at its Congleton site in Cheshire, where it produces more than one million variable drives and controls a year.