Supply Chain Management Solutions

~Cut costs, enhance productivity, and gain control over your supplies~

In addition to our range of DLF, VMI and KanBan systems, one of the ways TFC can help support our customers in their inventory supply chain management, is to adopt a vending solution. Suitable for consumables, PPE, tools and fasteners, these units offer 24/7 control and can save up to 40% of your material handling costs.

We can help you gain control and accountability of your stores. TFC’s flexible stock supply chain management services offer supplier base and on-site stock reduction. They ease material planning and help avoid stock-outs or production line stops.

Why Vend?

Reduce your PPE, Consumable and Component handling costs by up to 40% and increase productivity.

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• Control & Accountability
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Transform your stores

One of the UK’s leading ball valve manufacturers wanted to significantly improve upon the stock control system already in place. The TFC team worked closely with procurement and production teams to implement a customer-tailored DLF operation.

Call 01435 866011 to find out more information about our supply chain management, Click here to read more about TFC’s DLF Case Study.

The COVID pandemic marked a pivotal period for supply chain management. Although the industry had always been present, it was frequently undermined and undervalued. With the bottlenecks and challenges triggered by the pandemic, manufacturers endeavoured to enhance their inventory management. Supply chain management emerged as the sought-after solution.

Two decades ago, Toyota pioneered supply chain management with its Just-in-Time (JIT) approach. This involved centralising stock and components and shipping them to various locations when needed. The company achieved significant savings in warehousing costs by maintaining only necessary equipment.

Numerous manufacturers have since adopted similar strategies. However, positive outcomes hinge not only on supply management but also on the chosen vendor. This is where TFC enters the picture.

TFC – An Effective and Efficient Solution for Supply Chain Management

TFC, an AFC Industries company, boasts a 60-year track record in distributing premier C-Class fastening components within the supply chain sector. Our extensive market experience aids OEM manufacturers and assembly plants maintain leaner stocks of fastening components, reduce costs, and ensure seamless part delivery.

TFC provides various supply chain management solutions tailored to our client’s requirements. As a TFC partner, you gain access to various supply management tools, including:

Vendor Managed Inventory Systems

Our VMI solution is packed with features that streamline supply chain management and offer pragmatic remedies to prevalent industry challenges, such as stockpiling and fluctuating sourcing expenses.

Upon implementation, our VMI solution yields substantial financial and space savings. It also curtails time spent on procurement, invoicing, supplier selection, and negotiation.

Employing our VMI solution entrusts us with the responsibility of validating the sought-after components’ quality and standards. This formidable task not only economises on the manufacturer’s labour but also delegates this pivotal facet of supply chains to our adept team of professionals.

Through our VMI KanBan system, you can mitigate the intricacies associated with sourcing components from diverse suppliers. This system is meticulously crafted to align with your distinctive production prerequisites, fostering a seamless supply chain. It empowers you to optimise productivity, economise, and alleviate the hassle of liaising with suppliers.

Leveraging our extensive experience, TFC is well-placed to recommend the optimal VMI system tailored to your specifications. We recognise the unique nature of each customer, and our resources empower us to proffer supply chain management solutions attuned to individual needs and demands.

Part Kit Assembly

Part kit assembly is a rarity among supply management solutions. TFC innovated this exclusive service to facilitate the seamless delivery of comprehensive solutions, expediting the production process.

In addition to aiding supplier selection, we amalgamate distinct components into a single package for dispatch. This assembly service confers various advantages to assembly plants and OEM manufacturers, including:

• Enhancing manufacturing capacity by providing assembly and production lines with essential components.
• Improving organisation and reducing warehouse prerequisites.
• Mitigating the logistical complexities linked to disparate suppliers’ deliveries, as everything arrives simultaneously in a consolidated package.
• Exercising inventory control, since you order solely the components required for the ongoing project.

Supplier Audit, Quality Assurance, and Standards Verification

Our clientele operates within sensitive sectors such as oil and gas, aerospace, defence, medical, and renewable energy. These industries demand stringent quality benchmarks for every component. TFC boasts a proficient team adept at scrutinising diverse fasteners and component manufacturers to ensure strict adherence to prescribed standards.

Manufacturers need not fret over the quality of received fasteners. We invest time in comprehending your requisites and industry prerequisites before pinpointing suitable suppliers for your assembly or manufacturing plant.

Furthermore, we offer assistance in auditing existing suppliers, ensuring optimal quality of fasteners and components. We also assess component pricing, benchmarking them against alternative suppliers. Often, our findings reveal superior component quality at more competitive rates than presently secured.

Supply chain management has witnessed substantial growth in recent years. Amid perpetually shifting variables, manufacturers and assembly plants must adeptly balance supply without compromising production. Partnering with TFC streamlines this process, trimming overheads tied to supply management. Simultaneously, it guarantees access to premium components from reputable suppliers precisely when you require them.