Why You Should Choose a Vertically Integrated Aerospace Manufacturer
When you’re looking for a manufacturer who can produce aerospace components with complex manufacturing requirements, it’s a wise idea to consider a manufacturer that offers higher levels of vertical integration. The concept behind vertical integration is to unite companies offering a variety of services at different stages of production in order to simplify the supply chain for the end user. This offers customers a variety of benefits that reduce their costs and turnaround times throughout the production process.
One of the largest advantages of working with a vertically integrated aerospace manufacturer is a reduction in the transaction costs associated with component production. When dealing with an extended supply chain, each separate company includes costs to cover not only their materials and labor, but also operating expense and other incidental expenses associated with their general operations. These overall costs are reduced with a vertically integrated aerospace manufacturer, because of the efficiencies gained through their higher levels of vertical integration. Internal savings is also achieved by the customer, by reducing transaction costs associated with finding and managing multiple vendors and multiple contracts. Working with a vertically integrated aerospace manufacturer also significantly reduces turnaround times throughout production in several ways. Vertically integrated manufacturers can coordinate transportation between service providers internally, saving significant time and inventory costs for end users. Since vertically integrated aerospace manufacturing companies tend to have unified ERP and MRP systems, it’s also easier for them to use Kanban and other demand management techniques to accommodate JIT production.
Intrex Aerospace through their Demmer Affiliate group can offer a high level of vertically integrated manufacturing. Demmer Corporation, a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer, has extensive experience helping companies save both time and money with our program management services. In addition to precision CNC machining services, CNC stamping and forming, we’re able to coordinate metal treatments, chemical treatments, painting, coating, kitting and assembly. We’re ISO 9001 certified, as are all Demmer Affiliates, so you can always trust our company to maintain the highest quality standards throughout every step of production.
For more information on how you can save time and money by choosing Intrex Aerospace as your manufacturer, or on our many production capabilities, contact us today.
