Consulting: effective, individual and practical In order to remain successful in sourcing in the future, it is important that the available ressources of your pro-curement and logistic departments are set up most efficiently in order to relialise the maximum profit on a sustainable basis. Based on practical methods with the continuous involvement of your team matched with your individualrequirements we offer you the following consulting services at competitive rates:Total cost of ownership (TCO) analyzesDevelopment of supply chain strategiesMake-or-Buy analyzesDevelopment and implementation of product groups and supplier strategies
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From the inquiry to the delivery to your door step - as per your requirements!Our offer includes all processes from consulting up to execution of deliveries up to your door step within the globalfield of sourcing. We are present at our suppliers knowing the importance of reliability in terms of quality and due date. metal 1st AGtakes a tough stances for their customers and takes over the responsibility for the entire supply and processchain. To read more, please click on the respective process step below.
Engineering: From the initial idea of the customer to its industrializationOur offer comprises engineering consulting, re-design as well as conversion of engineering considering local norms and material grades commonly known as tropicalisation with the target to reduce costs anddelivery times for our customers. Manufacturing processes, norms and raw materials can vary dependingon the market where the sourcing takes place compared to your location. In order not to neutralise cost advantages due to•unadjusted manufacturing processes•import of raw material and commodities (bearing, seals, hoses)•long fabrication lead timesan adaptation to local conditions and norms - without impairing the required quality - is highly recommended. metal 1st AGoffers you troplicalisation services in the event of an order at special rates. Our target for you is to maximise the procurement of local raw material and commodities in the local sourcing markets to reduce expensive and time consuming imports to a minimum.
Sourcing and execution: there is an ideal sourcing market for every order - tailored to your individual requirements Due to a diversified international network metal 1st AG has the opportunity to provide suitable suppliers basedon your individual requirements. The selection of the workshops is based on a structured supplier management method which was developed and implemented by the metal 1st AG. The higher the assembly level, the higher the profit chance for you!The use of low cost manpower for non automated assembly processes will become an important contribution for you to realise cost reductions. There are hardly any machine elements which are not available at high quality in the respective local market. We procure this components for you in the respective local market what will help you to reduce process costs and delivery time significantly. It goes without saying that we also have the experience to support you during temporary and duty free import and export of free issue items from foreign countries to the supplier. Handling of letter of credits (L/C) We professionally support you during opening, validation and execution of your letter of credits in order that you securely und unconditionally receive customer payments.
Quality management and expediting: No delivery without quality management and progress monitoring! Our staff will be present on site as needed to check quality requirements as well as the agreed delivery time and will consequently push your requirements through. Our network consists both of local partner and expats which have local experience for years.The preparation of the corresponding testing and measuring protrocols based on your requirements ispart of our service.
Logistic servicesInternational transport by sea, truck or air are in terms of reliability and costs a big challenge which we kindly accept. We have a wide experience in the field of transport logistics. We are pleased to offer you our support to develop cost optimised transport concepts either project related or for continuous supply chains.To protect your goods best from damage without stressing your budget for packing we choose the optimal packing solution individually for each delivery based on the choosen type of transport.
Project management and consulting for the steel making industry and plant engineering and constructionThe team of metal 1st AG attends their customers from project start to the successfulcommissioning of your local and international projects. Such comprehensive supervision during allproject phases will make an important contribution for the realisation of your projects. We offer consulting in the areas of engineering, planning, fabrication, commissioning and operation of new plants and revamps worldwide.Project work – step by stepOur project work and consulting is based on the following method1.Definition of objective2.From the idea to the analysis of marketability 3.Technical feasibility studies as basis for tender documents4.Preparation of inquiry documents5.Preparation and support during negotiations6.Preparation and screening of contractual documents7.Preparation of total cost of owership (TCO) analyses8.Project execution9.Workshop inspection10.Delivery11.Erection and commissioning12.Handover of the plant. It is essential to know the critical path at all times to initiate corrective actions at the right moment. Discover the methodology of metal 1st AG.