Supply Chain Management Consulting
Space projects require key technologies/equipment that cannot be just “purchased”, even with an “off-the-shelf” approach. Proper supplier management from the initial phase or during execution is essential.
Supplier Operations
Projects in the Space Industry require early identification of key technologies/equipments with some need for development/qualification activities and dedicated supervision/support. During execution of Procurement Contracts, monitoring of technical, schedule and quality aspects of each Supplier is crucial for the success of a Space Project.
Supplier Operations Development
- Developing key partnerships with strategic Suppliers through early involvement in Projects from feasibility study/proposal phases
- Support to qualification of key S/C components and development of key technologies also in partnership with Universities and Research Institutes across Europe
Supplier Operations Management
- Monitoring of Supplier Contract Execution within on-going Projects in order to guarantee on-time, on-quality, on-cost delivery
- Support to Equipment’s level NRBs for critical NCRs
- Support as Resident/Visiting Engineer to key Equipment’s Suppliers in the area of Europe
Supply Chain
Whether a Space Project is for Institutional or Commercial Market, having the overall Supply Chain under control allows for increased profitability, better control of technical and programmatic risks, strategic long-term agreements or even partnerships.
Global Supply Chain Management
- Managing seamless, value-adding processes across different organizations, aiming at meeting customer needs with improved timeline, at lower costs, reduced risks, while assuring the high quality and reliability demand within the Space Industry
- Setting-up the most appropriate Supply Chain, with value chain analysis and the overall goal to maximize value creation while minimizing total ownership costs
- Evaluation of existing Supply Chain strengths/weaknesses through tailored KPIs
Strategic / International Sourcing
- Scouting of Suppliers for key technologies/equipments required within a Space Project
- Trading-off different Suppliers based on the specific Project’s requirements and needs
- Analysis of Supplier’s Ability to Perform/Deliver on-time, on-quality, on-cost
Cost Management and Control, Inventory Management
- Establishing a Cost-Control Program and Cost Savings Plan
- Value Analysis and Engineering
- Total Cost of Ownership and Cost Modelling
- Inventory Management and Cost Evaluation
Supply Chain
Whether a Space Project is for Institutional or Commercial Market, having the overall Supply Chain under control allows for increased profitability, better control of technical and programmatic risks, strategic long-term agreements or even partnerships.
Why Choose Us?
With our extensive experience in the space industry, we offer market research for key equipment, support in creating the supply chain, supervision of technological development, and resolution of technical and scheduling issues.
Partnership
As ESA Classified SME, Ecraft is well positioned to participate in Industrial Consortiums or within a Project as Partner for Supply Chain Management Tasks.
