REFURBISHED PARTS ‘ COULD EASE MANUFACTURING SUPPLY WOES ’
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REFURBISHED PARTS ‘ COULD EASE MANUFACTURING SUPPLY WOES ’
“ WE HAVE MORE ZERO- WASTE-CERTIFIED FACILITIES THAN ANY OTHER COMPANY ON THE PLANET ”
MIKE CORBO CHIEF SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER , COLGATE-PALMOLIVE
a product – such as parts and materials , repair and maintenance – once it is sold . Supply chains have always been linear and , until recently , have had a ‘ take , make , use and throw away ’ mindset .
OnProcess is helping customers reimagine this model through its digital platform , Agora , an
New , used , reconditioned and obsolete industrial automation spares help manufacturers mitigate supply chain woes , says Sven Bretschneider , Head of Supply Chain at EU Automation ( EUA ), a company that specialises in this area .
Manufacturing as a whole has had issues with supply capacity , in addition to difficulties responding quickly to changes in demand , meaning companies globally are starting to rethink their supply chain strategies .
Bretschneider says the ‘ reduce , reuse , recycle ’ mantra common in production circles could also provide a solution to supply chain issues . “ Refurbished or reconditioned parts could replace new components when spare parts are hard to find . The use of such parts can help reduce lead times for manufacturers , prevent unnecessary downtime and keep machinery up and running just like new .”
He adds : “ Refurbished parts also usually have quality assurance checks and warranties that match the equivalent of a new component , both in length and specification .
“ If manufacturers are to overcome the worst supply issues in nearly 50 years , it ’ s worth noting that reconditioned or refurbished parts can go a long way by contributing to the circular economy , maintaining efficiency and shortening lead times .”
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