There are two reasons we second source materials; to introduce competition
and to increase procurement options. Competition helps reduce your acquisition
costs. Second and third sources are key in times of part shortages.
Our technical team is in tune with your needs.
At
Florida Circuit, "options" is a beautiful word. Florida Circuit will
review a Bill of Material to identify and introduce additional sources.
The goal is to set up competitive scenarios. We know that .... Florida
Circuit brings the knowledge and technical expertise to seek cost
effective alternates to your approved vendor list. We make every effort
that proposed alternates are researched, sampled and qualified. The
result is lower overall cost to our customers.
Cost Studies and Competitive ScenariosFlorida
Circuit has programs in place that address acquisition cost. Our Bill of Material
review program addresses areas where contract pricing can be improved. Our cost
studies attempt to align your approved manufacturer list with the vendors that
offer best case pricing and availability. Our engineering staff looks for opportunities
to set up competitive scenarios, pitting manufacturer against manufacturer.
Commodity packages are set up to solicit large contract bargaining. The benefit
is a lower overall cost for components. [Recent Scenarios]Global Procurement
Our reach has no borders. Florida Circuit procures from hundreds
of vendors around the globe. Whether we buy from manufacturers direct,
their authorized distributors, independent brokers or end users, one
thing remains constant ... Scrutiny. Our quality program dictates
that we pre-qualify and certify all vendors. [Featured Examples]
Offshore Vendor ConsiderationsFlorida Circuit can reduce your risk and liability in dealing with offshore
suppliers. Components procured on your behalf are delivered to your dock with
no overseas shipping charges, duties, tariffs or taxes, and no bank fees
for wire transfer of funds. Florida Circuit assumes all of these
liabilities. All suppliers in our European and Pacific Rim network
are pre-qualified with great scrutiny. Our aim is to provide you with
quality components that adhere to manufacturer specifications. Our traffic
management guidelines stipulate suppliers must adhere to proper
transportation and packaging methods. [Featured Example] |