SUPPLY CHAIN
“ THE SUPPLY TEAM IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE BUSINESS AND WE ARE ENGAGED IN ALMOST ALL ASPECTS
OF OUR OPERATIONS , MANAGING THE QUALITY , TECHNOLOGY , COST , AND DELIVERY OF OUR SUPPLY BASE ”
– Troy Zerbe , SVP Global Supply Chain & Quality
the purchasing team and suppliers coming in to help develop the technology needed for our products .”
The concept of a ‘ flawless launch ’ is taken very seriously by A123 and Zerbe , so the business utilizes every type of expert at its disposal , as well as tracking the execution of the development of programs to ensure all quality checks are in place , both from a supply chain standpoint and a material supply standpoint .
A commodity management team
oversees procurement – including supplier strategy , sourcing , negotiation , and contract management – which is another aspect of the business where A123 expects perfect parts with zero defects .
“ We also manage all our lean logistics and material handling , so we really are involved from beginning to end ,” says Zerbe . “ The supply team is an integral part of the business and we are engaged in almost all aspects of our operations , managing
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