Manufacturing and Planning – An Integrated Solution

PCML is a leader in servitisation and using IT-enabled planning systems to achieve Industry 4.0. We have developed SmartSuite as a proprietary software platform that we use to maximise on-time delivery, optimise quality & drive spindle uptime. At the forefront of this, ProcureSmart® is a revolutionary new tool from PCML that integrates MRP, inventory management, and lean manufacturing to provide quality approved, just-in-time deliveries, direct to your production line. PCML’s ProcureSmart® service uses our bespoke software and award-winning UK production facilities to ensure you get the parts you need, exactly when you need them.

ProcureSmart® offers:

• Complete visibility to enable you to control stock levels and accurately track replenishment works order requirements in real-time.
• It provides real value for money with fair and transparent pricing policies.
• ProcureSmart® functionality responds directly to the dynamics of your particular market and makes your business more agile

This is what make ProcureSmart® particularly beneficial for businesses that are looking to move away from offshore outsourcing. If you have issues with the time it takes to develop new products, implement engineering changes or just want to avoid high shipping costs and the associated implications on your supply chain and carbon footprint, ProcureSmart® can help.

Ideal applications

• Cost sensitive repeat production
• Products requiring buffer stocks
• Products where forecasting is uncertain e.g. new products
• Where just-in-time delivery is essential

Benefits of ProcureSmart®

• Reduce Inventory – Release your cash for investment elsewhere
• Reduce Lead Time – Satisfy your customers’ needs more effectively
• Flexible Capacity – Respond to fluctuating demands on time
• Reduce Overhead Costs – Efficient supply chain management
• Shared risk – Partner with PCML’s unique critical mass of skills and experience