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Supply Chain Services

Mastering complexity. Always on time and on quality.

In a globalized and digitized world, industrial supply chains are more complex than ever. And regardless of whether it is the construction of bridges, airports, buildings, industrial plants, power stations or other projects – all elements in the supply chain must interlink perfectly to ensure the expected standards of quality and the timely delivery of the goods.

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For global compliance and quality across all phases of the industrial supply chain.

With our extensive network of experts and a management tool for fully automated handling processes, we offer services that include qualification, conformity, safety, and risk assessments as well as inspection services across all phases of the supply chain in more than 60 countries.

Design and concept

Design and concept

Benefit from our experience and expertise to establish a solid and sustainable foundation for your supply chain from the very beginning.

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Procurement and production

Procurement and production

Ensure that components are produced correctly, delivered on time and on quality at the agreed price.

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Construction and commissioning

Construction and commissioning

Receive support throughout the entire construction phase with our monitoring of new constructions or major maintenance work and renovations.

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Operation and maintenance

Operation and maintenance

With our support for the continuous operation of your industrial plants, you will gain a competitive advantage for the future.

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Decommissioning and disposal

Decommissioning and disposal

Use our practice-oriented programs to dismantle and dispose of your plants in accordance with regulations – without causing harm to people or the environment.

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How you benefit from our supply chain services:

Comprehensive expertise
Fully automated processes
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Comprehensive expertise

  • With our Technical Staffing Service, we ensure that depending on your specific case, you have the right experts at your side
  • Fast and competent service on a global level

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Fully automated processes

  • Our in-house project management tool allows for a fully automated management process
  • Benefit from quality and faster speed. Transparent project status notifications ensure that you are always up-to-date
  • Digital reports and notifications improve communication

Transparency and quality
Lower costs and reduced risks
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Transparency and quality

  • Transparency about (sub)suppliers and their quality level
  • Support for the continuous improvement of your suppliers
  • Increase the quality of your suppliers and prevent rejects
  • Prevent supply shortages and production bottlenecks

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Lower costs and reduced risks

  • Conduct regular supplier assessments to minimize potential risks and reputational damage
  • Reduce the risk of liability claims and financial losses caused by quality problems or delays
  • Get expert advice on the right choice of suppliers

How we inspect your supply chain:

The complexity of industrial supply chains requires a professional management. Delays and unnecessary costs can only be avoided if all elements of the supply chain are perfectly interlinked and processes are carefully planned.

With our support, you benefit from a comprehensive approach that considers the entire supply chain. With a combination package of services, you can implement the right measures, ensure quality and reliable planning, identify challenges early on, reduce risks and optimize costs at every phase of the supply chain. You also have the option to choose individual supply chain services.

We take two approaches: While the compliance-based approach focuses on process deviations due to customer requirements, the risk-based approach is geared towards identifying factors that pose any kind of risk to the final product.

Challenges of industrial supply chains:

Mastering complexity
Cost control
Digitization in supply chains

Partnering with a large number of suppliers and subcontractors carries the risk of quality problems, delivery delays and other disruptions. This makes the effective management and monitoring of suppliers essential for complex multi-level supply chains.

Delivery delays or disruptions can quickly drive up costs. It can be just as costly to have to satisfy the increased customer requirements, especially when it comes to sustainability.

Both planned and unplanned costs can be controlled by inspection services.

New trends in digitization such as AI, BIM, IoT, digital twins and additive manufacturing are having a disruptive effect on existing global supply chain structures. While they can improve efficiency, they also pose new challenges for integration, data protection and security.

Are you looking for virtual supply chain expertise?

The schedule is tight and there is a risk of delays? Geographical boundaries make inspections difficult, or only partial inspections are required? With our virtual or remote inspections, we offer a digital service that provides a fast and effective solution in critical situations – anywhere and at any time.

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Do you still have questions about our supply chain services?

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What is a supply chain?

A supply chain is a complex logistical system consisting of various structures for transforming raw materials into end products that are later distributed to consumers.

The role of supply chain management is to manage the flow of goods within the supply chain in the most efficient way possible. Suppliers in a supply chain are often grouped by “tier”, with first-tier suppliers delivering directly to the customer, second-tier suppliers delivering to the first tier, and so on.

Why are supply chain services important?

To remain competitive, companies are increasingly turning to digitization, robotics, automated processes, and artificial intelligence in addition to globalization. Meanwhile, the increasing globalization requires compliance with both international and local regulations. As a result, the management of industrial supply chains has become more complex, which also increases the risks.

To avoid costs caused by delays, poor quality, liability claims, problems with subcontractors or even cyber-attacks, every phase of your supply chain should be optimized.

Supply chain services help to ensure the quality, safety and reliability of products and minimize potential risks along supply chains.

Can an optimized supply chain be sustainable?

If you want to drive sustainability in your organization or improve your carbon footprint, you must start at the beginning of your supply chain. This is because a sustainable supply chain management requires finding the right business practices at every phase of the supply chain. We provide support in areas such as process optimization, selection of suppliers and compliance with regulations related to sustainability and environmental protection.

Why is cybersecurity becoming ever more important?

As the world becomes increasingly more digital and connected, the attack surface for supply chain attacks is larger than ever. Attackers exploit vulnerabilities within the supply chain of a software or hardware product: By integrating malicious modules or components into a product from third-party providers or suppliers, the security mechanisms of the intended target can be outsmarted. In addition, new technologies and geopolitical crises facilitate cyber-attacks. Therefore, supply chains must be protected by cybersecurity measures and functional security services.

We will inspect your supply chain

Thanks to decades of experience and expertise, we can offer you comprehensive supply chain services. With our global network of experts, we help you achieve an optimization across projects, which will reduce the risk of liability and of financial loss.

This includes evaluating and auditing your potential location, your suppliers, equipment, operations and much more. You benefit from our continuous monitoring and assessment services, which we conduct on-site or virtually.

Benefit from our supply chain services to optimize your supply chain across all phases of the product life cycle, to increase your competitiveness, to protect assets and to increase customer satisfaction.

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Master the challenges along your industrial supply chain – always right on time.

Master the challenges along your industrial supply chain – always right on time.

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