HOW WE SUPPORT YOU

Weigh Scale technology

How it Works

• VMI weigh scales set-up per piece weight
• Material is removed from bin for consumption
• Sapphire polls VMI weigh scales multiple times a day providing a real time update of stocking level
• VMI weigh scales setup with an automated reorder points
• Replenishment order transmitted to Gexpro ERP

Benefits

• Provides real time inventory management
• Automated reorder points
• Eliminates stock-outs by monitoring usage with no labor cost
• Optimizes Inventory by adjusting min/max after trending usage
• 24/7/365 visibility and monitoring of inventory
• Removes human error

Smart Bin

How it Works

• Smart Bin setup per piece weight
• Material is removed from bin for consumption
• Smart Bin setup with an automated reorder points
• Replenishment order transmitted to Gexpro ERP

Benefits

• Smart Bin Solutions - Help Ensure Bulk Section is Always Stocked
• Smarted Spaces Technology - Automated Replenishment
• Alerts in Established Quantities Eliminates Stock - outs & Over Orders
• Well Lit Bin Compartments
• Strong ROI on labour reduction and inventory right sizing

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

How it Works

• RFID Tags have an integrated circuit and an antenna, which are used to transmit data to the RFID reader
• RFID Reader recieves the radio waves from the tag and converts into a more usable form of data
• Converted data from the tags is then transferred to Sapphire, where it can be stored and analyzed at a later time

Benefits

• Automated reorder points
• Eliminates stock outs by monitoring usage with no labor cost
• Perform complete physical inventory before making a replenishment run
• Improved inventory tracking & traceability
• 24/7/365 visibility and monitoring of inventory
• Removes human error

Sapphire

How it Works

• Browser & PDA Based (no client installation!)
• Scan barcode(s)
• Create orders(s)
• Interfaces to ERP (P21 or XPD)

Benefits

• Easy online order entry
• Eliminate manual entry through the use of an Honeywell Dolphin Scanner
• Track consumption at individual Point-Of-Use areas
• Advanced reporting capability
• Streamlines the kit creation process
• Detailed program dashboard screen that highlights health of the program

Gexpro Storefront

How it Works

• Enter your custom username and password at the portal's login screen
• Select the place and order button to start the ordering process
• Enter part number and quality information 
• Select the appropriate ship to dropdown and submit

Benefits

• Easy online order entry
• Eliminates manual entry through the use of an iPad & Bluetooth scanner
• Central repository to quickly and easily pull old invoices
• Track, review, and expedite orders
• Submit RFQ's online

Labor Productivity:                                

• Receiving                                                 
• Material                                                    
• Stockroom                                                
• Packaging                                                  
• Operating Schedule

Program Management:                        

• SKU Management                                  
• Reporting
• Scorecards                                               
• Supplier Portal                                                                                                          

Transactional Productivity & Indirect Expenses:                                

• S&I Planning
• PO Management
• 3-Way Match
• Finance
• Transportation
• Premium Freight                                            

Trade Working Capital:                                

• ILM - Consignment
• Summary Billing
• Inventory Optimization
• Bins & Turns Analysis

Supplier Rationalization:                                

• Supplier Consolidation
• Kitting
• Sub-Assemblies
• Diversified product

Lean Principles:                                

• Facility Space
• Cycle/Lead Time
• POU/Material Flow
• Process Productivity

Cost of Quality:                                

• Quality Inspection
• Supplier Survelliance
• Product Testing

Integrating Technology:                                

• Oasis Pro Barcode Ordering
• Warehouse Management System
• Inspection System

Global Sourcing & Value Engineering:                                

• Best Cost Sourcing
• BOM Simplification
• Part & Process Standardization
• NPI Design & Support
• Line Walks
• Product Tear Down

Deflation Management & Business Partnership:                                

• DMP-Direct Material Productivity
• Joint Supplier Letters
• Business Partnership
• Long Term Agreements
• Volume/Rebate

Fastening Systems:

• Turbine Production Hardware including high strength, large diameter studs, bolts and nuts
• Carbon, stainless and exotic metals

Materials Available:

• Carbon and Stainless Steel Alloys
• Titanium, inconel and other high strength, high temperature materials
• Non-ferrous, non-metallic and exotic materials
• Bolts, Screws and Studs
• Socket head cap screws
• Nut, washer and custom-machined parts
• Helicoils. pins, rivets and other fasteners

Mechanicals And Fabrications:

• Precision Machined Parts (CNC type parts)
• Fabricated Parts, Castings, Moldings                         
• Piping Assemblies, Seals, Gaskets, O-Rings                 

Electrical Power and Control:

• Electrical Components & Apparatus
• Panel and Control Assemblies (Build to print)
• Cable - Power, Control, Instrumentation, Hi-Temp
• Explosion Proof Fittings

Valves and Instrumentation:

• Control, Automated, Manual Valves
• Instrumentation: Flow, Level, Temp, Pressure

Hardware: 

• AN, MS & NAS Fasteners
• Clamps (Worm, Cusion, Nylon)
• Drilled Fasteners 
• Fittings (Fluid, Hydrolic, Bulkhead, Elbow, Adaptor)
• Hex & 12 Point Bolts
• High Temperature/High Strength Fasteners
• Hinges (Piano)
• Large Diametic Bolts
• Locking Fasteners
• Machined Components
• Microscopic Deburred Fasteners
• Nuts (12 point, Self-locking)
• Pins (Clevis, Dowel, Taper, Cotter, Blind)
• Rivets (Blind, Solid-B)
• Rod Ends/Turn Buckles
• Screws (Machined, Self-tapping)
• Set Screws
• Shim/Fillers
• Socket Head Cap Screws
• Spacers & Bushings
• Specialized and Custom Hardware
• Spiral Wave Springs
• Spring (Compression and Extension)
• Threaded Inserts (HeliCoil, Tang and Tangless)
• Tubing
• Washers (Flat, Nylon, Spiral Wrap, Locking)