Direct Procurement – New products

Partnering with procurement throughout the product life cycle is critical to reduced time to market and over all program profitability. Up to 80% of product cost is fixed early in the design stage. Procurement Solutions collaborates with design at the concept stage to identify the best suppliers and to provide competitive analysis. As concept moves to design our procurement engineers provide cost comparison information for selection of materials. Understanding required functionality of the component being designed, Xerox procurement engineers provide manufacturability advice to enable lower cost manufacturing process choices that last the life of the product.

This collaboration between design and procurement from program inception helps to ensure cost effective design and successful products in the marketplace. Knowing the options available and their impact on profitability enables design to play a more direct role in the success of the program.

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Our globally distributed team of direct procurement professionals gives true meaning to the phrase “think globally and act locally”. We manage a network of world-class suppliers in low cost countries that supply a wide range of materials and assemblies in the electronics, plastic and metal industries. Our regionally based supplier managers and quality engineers can support any and all of your procurement needs. From competitive analysis and strategic assessment through supplier management and full procurement outsourcing, we’re here for you.

1) Competitive Analysis
2) Strategic Assessment
3) Strategic Sourcing
4) Supplier Development
5) Supplier Management

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