Supply Chain Management for Complex OEM Contract Manufacturing
At PEKO, supply chain management is more than purchasing—it’s a core part of how we deliver reliable, production-scale contract manufacturing and is built into every program we run. Our integrated supply chain team works hand-in-hand with engineering, quality, and production to de-risk complex BOMs, hold costs, and protect schedule—ensuring that every assembly, subsystem, or capital machine build moves forward without disruption. Whether managing a high-value, single-source component or a 1,000+ line BOM for an electromechanical system, PEKO provides the structure, stability, and expertise OEMs need to protect their programs from supply chain risks.
Why PEKO’s Supply Chain Management Matters to Your Program
- Proactive Risk Control: We identify long-lead, EOL, and sole-source items early, line up alternates, and secure inventory before shortages impact production.
- Cost Leverage Without Compromise: Cross-program aggregation and should-cost analysis drive competitive pricing while maintaining traceability and compliance.
- Schedule Assurance: ERP/MRP-driven planning, firm-flex windows, and tier-based expediting keep materials aligned to build cadence.
- Customer Relief: We absorb day-to-day expediting, reschedules, and supplier management so your team can focus on strategic initiatives.
- Compliance & Documentation: ISO 9001, AS9100, and ISO 13485-ready processes with full material traceability and configurable documentation packs.
Our Strategic Supply Chain Management Playbook
- Category Strategy & Supplier Qualification: Source, vet, and score suppliers by capability, capacity, geography, and risk profile.
- Forecast-Linked Material Planning: Translate your 6–12 month forecast into time-phased buys and safety stock with clear-to-build gates.
- EOL & Obsolescence Management: Monitor PCNs, flag risks, and coordinate form-fit-function alternates or redesign support.
- Cost Engineering: Aggregated buys, VAVE/DFM inputs, and should-cost benchmarks to hold or reduce TCO.
- Flexible Commercial Models: Turnkey purchasing, consignment/hybrid, or best-of-BOM strategies to match your governance and cash goals.
- Governance & KPI Cadence: QBRs with supplier OTIF, PPV, lead-time trends, material liability, and shortage burndown reporting.
Built for Electro-Mechanical Programs
PEKO specializes in capital equipment, complex assemblies, and high-value components. That means strategic supply chain management tuned for:
- PLCs, motion, pneumatics, cables, cabinets, sensors, cameras
- Weldments, sheet metal, CNC, and finishing
- Regulated industries requiring documentation and traceability
How OEMs Benefit
Choosing PEKO as your contract manufacturing partner means more than gaining production capacity—you gain a dedicated supply chain team that acts as an extension of your own organization. By combining procurement expertise with engineering and manufacturing depth, PEKO helps OEMs:
- De-risk critical paths with early long-lead coverage
- Meet market windows with schedule-driven material plans
- Control TCO via aggregation, alternates, and VAVE
- Scale confidently from prototype lots to production rates
Engagement Models
- NPI to Production Transfer – early BOM validation, prototype buys, ramp plan
- Product Adoption – replicate your sourcing logic, then optimize via best-of-BOM
- Steady-State Production – cadence buys, kanban, and buffer strategy for demand swings
Supply Chain Management FAQs
- What is strategic supply chain management in contract manufacturing?
- A structured, data-driven approach to sourcing, risk control, and cost that aligns materials to the production schedule—not just placing POs.
- How does PEKO handle long-lead and EOL risk?
- We flag risk items, qualify alternates, place time-phased buys, and track status through clear-to-build gates.
- Can PEKO work with consigned material?
- Yes. We support turnkey, consignment, or hybrid models with full traceability and accountability.
Strengthen Your Supply Chain Management with PEKO
Ready to strengthen your supply chain with a proven contract manufacturing partner?
Contact PEKO today about how we can help your de-risk your BOM and protect your build schedule.