Contact Global - EN Products Assembly Technology Expert Smart Factory Logistics Smart Factory Assembly About us Home About Us How We Add Value Key Challenges in Supply Chain Management Share Print Supply Chain Management: challenges and solutions 1. Globalization of manufacturing operation With the globalization of manufacturing operations, having a global procurement network that can support and react to your supply chain needs is important. According to many chief procurement officers, selecting a strategic supplier that provides manufacturing locations with consistent global quality and a reliable local service, is a challenge. Our solutions Unique global footprint with 83 locations, 41 logistic centers and 14 application engineering laboratories around the world 2,500 employees care for your concerns - worldwide This makes Bossard a "glocal" preferred supplier! Bossard global footprint 2. Safety and quality products The pressure on manufacturers to produce high-quality products that are safe is an increasing challenge. The number of product recall cases is growing each day. It can damage a company’s reputation and is expensive to its bottom line. Our solutions High quality starts with selecting the correct raw material, deciding on the right production method according to international standards, and finally testing and proving it. Bossard's ten accredited test laboratories in Europe, America and Asia, along with their cutting-edge measuring and testing equipment, ensure reliable quality assurance and flawless production quality. Bossard quality commitment 3. Shorter lead time, less inventory and better throughput With shorter product life cycles and changing market demands, companies are forced to embark on a lean journey. It is important to note that the supply strategies in a lean environment support the operations strategy. The challenge is always to find not just a lean concept, but a working lean solution. Our solutions With a service for design and process optimization that focuses on boosting manufacturing productivity and lowering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), we grab the scruff of the neck. We use value stream analysis and provide a full report of our findings and recommendations. Bossard Next Generation - ahead of competition 4. Supplier base consolidation Consolidation of the supplier base can bring many advantages. It eliminates supply base variances and overheads, especially in the supply of C-parts. The challenge is to find a supplier with solutions and experience in supplier-based consolidation processes. Our solutions Starting from automatic order placement at one central point, with Bossard total logistic solutions, we provide a complete concept to streamline the purchasing of all C-parts. In short, C-parts manage themselves. Bossard total logistic solutions 5. Access to latest technology Access to the latest technology in various fields by having the right experts has proven to be a great support in new product development. Our solutions Our engineers are committed to finding solutions to ensure our fasteners are highly functional, durable and safe. With the latest know-how in fastening technology, we provide technical advice from the moment you start designing your new product. Assembly Technology Expert offers fastening technical know-how to support your product development. The Expert Tool (Fastener Design Tool) features all the engineering apps required by design engineers. Bossard Assembly Technology Expert back Related Links Bossard global footprint Quality Commitment Bossard Next Generation Assembly Technology Expert Your local contact Please select Please select » Other country or region Albania Argentina Australia Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Brazil Bulgaria Canada Česká Republika China / 中国 Croatia Danmark Deutschland Egypt España Estonia Finland France Global Greece Holding Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Ireland Israel Italia Japan Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malaysia México Moldova Netherlands New Zealand North Macedonia Norway Österreich Polska Portugal Romania Russia Schweiz / Suisse / Svizzera Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa South Korea / 대한민국 Sweden Taiwan Thailand Turkey Ukraine United Kingdom United States Our Solutions Products / E-Shop Assembly Technology Expert Smart Factory Logistics About Bossard How we add value About Bossard Jobs & Careers Legal Privacy Policy Modify cookie preferences General Terms and Conditions Imprint Contact Bossard worldwide Investor Relations Join our community and stay connected Copyright © 2021 Bossard Group. | All rights reserved. About Cookies On This Site We use cookies to make your experience on our website as pleasant as possible and to optimize it. Visit our Privacy Policy to learn more about our data collection practices. You may manage your personal preferences under "Cookie Settings" now or at any time later. By clicking Accept, you allow us to our use of cookies. Cookie Settings Accept