Optimising casting supply chains
Castings Technology International is a member-based, ISO 9001-accredited organisation with over 90 multi-disciplinary personnel
Independent advice from Castings Technology International can help mitigate risks when buying castings from new suppliers – especially those in distant low cost economies.
A member-based, ISO 9001-accredited organisation with over 90 multi-disciplinary personnel Castings Technology International (CTI) can act as an impartial and expert third party to evaluate the practical and technical capabilities of both current or prospective suppliers.
In the UK it has long acted as a supply chain ‘technical intermediary’, assisting in resolving or pre-empting issues associated with the global procurement of castings. The company has an experienced team that carries out technical audits and capability assessments. It has developed a rigorous methodology which allows it to benchmark suppliers against industry norms and quantifies performance against key global best practice criteria.
This methodology and databank has been refined during audits for companies such as GE Medical Systems, T3 Energy, Siemens Magnet Technology, Lotus, Joy Mining Machinery, Statoil, Costain, Metso, Terex Pegson, Bridon International Ltd, Howden Compressors, Arvin Meritor.
Martin Peaker of Arvin Meritor points out: “We needed expert assessment of which casting manufacturers in China were best able to meet our specific product and procurement needs. CTI excelled in that role, so we have now retained them to assist in enhancing supplier performance”.
David Cain, of T3 Energy in Houston, adds: “The real benefit to us has been value engineering through cost reduction and improved quality”.
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