Revolutionising Supply Chain Solutions: thyssenkrupp Materials UK – Northern Ireland’s Consignment Stock Service
In a dynamic stride towards customer-centric solutions, thyssenkrupp Materials UK – Northern Ireland has introduced an innovative consignment stock service that is setting new benchmarks in efficient inventory management. thyssenkrupp Materials (UK) Ltd is a leading materials supplier and supply chain solutions provider and part of the global thyssenkrupp Materials Services segment, which has adopted the strategic path – “Materials as a Service”. The strategy enables the business to offer value-added services with quick and efficient material lead times throughout the country to meet specific customer demands. With “Materials as a Service” strategy deeply ingrained in their ethos, the company aims to redefine how businesses approach stock management.
With two strategic sites located in Belfast, thyssenkrupp Materials UK – Northern Ireland extends a service that not only simplifies stock management at their own facilities but also minimises the burden on their clients. The consignment stock service allows businesses to have a real-time grip on their inventory, optimising both time and resources.
At the heart of this service lies the commitment to seamless operations. Notably, the Northern Ireland team conducts regular checks and updates directly at the customer’s site, ensuring that the inventory remains accurate and aligned with demand. This hands-on approach eliminates unexpected challenges and streamlines the supply chain, providing extra flexibility in purchasing. The site of thyssenkrupp Materials UK in Dunmurry has been providing this service successfully to a pioneering HVAC manufacturer for years. With the consignment stock service, the manufacturer witnessed a transformative shift in their supply chain efficiency. The close partnership with thyssenkrupp Materials UK – Dunmurry allowed them to focus more on product innovation and streamlined production, confident that their material needs were being thoroughly managed.
The Operations Manager at thyssenkrupp Materials UK – Dunmurry, Clare Bassett remarks, “Our consignment stock service reflects our commitment to provide tailored solutions to our customers, based on their needs and demand levels. This is essentially what “Materials as a Service” means. Witnessing how our collaboration empowered the product innovation at a leading HVAC manufacturer highlights the added value our services can offer to a business.”
As supply chains continue to become more complex, thyssenkrupp Materials UK – Northern Ireland remains at the forefront, championing supply chain transformation through their added value services. With a passion for quality and a dedication to customer success, they redefine inventory management, one consignment at a time.
About thyssenkrupp Materials UK:
Offering a vast range of products and a wealth of experience in sourcing and supplying products such as stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel. The company also provides a range of services, whether that’s fully welded and fabricated finished parts or bespoke flat products cut to exact sizes. To help reduce inventory and costs, the company specialises in supply chain management and logistics solutions. For more information, visit.
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