Material Management

Supply Chain Management

Raw Material Our Purchasing Department develops partnerships around the world with suppliers to provide you the best prices for components. We also offer a consignment program if you prefer. Rapid has flexible policies to accommodate your needs. The following services are offered to you assuring optimum quality of products at the lowest possible cost:

  • Preferred component supplier base: global sourcing and on time material delivery at effective cost
  • Material localization per customer request: assistance with establishing alternative source supply
  • Turnkey or Consignment materials alternatives to meet your cost objectives

Finished Goods Part of building long term relationships with our customers we have developed programs to help you to manage your inventory. Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Kanban are the two programs that we offer and will benefit you to:

  • Reduce inventory cost
  • Reduce PO management and cost
  • Reduce risk of line down
  • Have 100% On Time Delivery

VMI, Kanban, and our regular delivery program have recognized us with the "Supplier Awards" from major OEM's based on performance and metrics for several consecutive years. Our commitment and performance to our customers has allowed us to grow and develop long-term partnerships.

Kitting solutions

Products are kitted, packaged, and shipped your way! Never the less, part of our services is to take into consideration the installation of our product. Working with your Engineering Department and understanding your needs, we suggest the best way to package your product so when it is time to install it, it is packaged in a way that takes the installation time down. Once again; we are committed to help you to keep your costs down.