NPI Procurement Techniques
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Supply Chain Steps to Manage Procurement in NPI Programs Already in Progress – PART 1 of 6
Practical Techniques for Holistically Taking Over Existing New Product Programs. Part 1: Get into the right mindset and learn the foundational rules (Steps 1&2). The ideal time for a Buyer to start supporting an NPI program is during these periods: It is during these two phases that the Buyer and Planner are best able to Continue reading
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About NPI Supply Chain Craft Blog
A resource for new Buyers and Planners who purchase for New Product Intro and Development programs. Welcome! In case you’re unfamiliar with NPI programs, here is a brief explanation. Most SCM professionals (specifically Buyers, Purchasing Agents, Procurement Specialists, Planners, Materials Program Managers, and the like) support Production or Distribution. Basically, they buy or plan for Continue reading
About Me
I’ve worked in the manufacturing procurement and planning field for over 20 years. My experience covers nearly all aspects of Supply Chain Management (SCM) in various industries but mainly in aerospace and defense. While I did support production and distribution for many years, I specialize in a niche category: procurement for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Research & Development (R&D) programs. I didn’t know it as a kid, but this became my “what I want to be when I grow up” job about 13 years ago. I find it to be enjoyable and challenging work.
The goal here is to shorten the learning curve of new Buyers or Planners supporting NPI and R&D programs. I hope that Production Buyers or Supply Chain Managers can find value as well. By the way, this blog mainly refers to the Buyer or Buyer/Planner role. However, the information will also be helpful to similar roles such as Materials Program Manager, NPI Procurement Specialist, and the like.
Recent Posts
- Late Suppliers! Other Tactics: Source Inspections, Expedite, Insider, Future Business, Dual Sourcing, Customer Influence, Contractual (PART 5 of 5)
- Late Suppliers! Tactics specific to New Product (NPI) and R&D Programs (Part 4 of 5)
- Late Suppliers! Supplier Monitoring & Visits (domestic & international), Part 3 of 5
- Late Suppliers! A Recovery Plan (Remedy, Corrective Action, Schedule, Expedite, Champions), Part 2 of 5
- Late Suppliers! Get Detailed Status and Causes, Part 1 of 5
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