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The Innovation Center plays a key role not only in supporting E + R ’ s customers , but also its suppliers . Andrew provides exclusive insights into the ways the company collaborates with its supply chain to ensure its standards are consistently met . “ Maintaining a reliable and trustworthy supply chain is essential to our business . We tend to work with suppliers mostly from Europe and North America , and closely monitor the quality of their products . Although we handle most of our machining in-house ( we are approximately 70 percent turnkey ), we maintain strong working relationships with our suppliers for the parts we need . We meet and engage with our suppliers regularly , sometimes even allowing them to test and trial new products in our Innovation Centre . By doing so , they can demonstrate their new products and monitor performance using our equipment , enabling them to make adjustments and improvements in real-time .
Ahead of the curve
“ In essence , we strive to work together as partners with our supply chain . Moreover , we collaborate extensively with our supply network to focus on their green credentials , as a significant priority for our businesses is the transition to Net Zero . On the electrical side specifically , we use parts that are energyefficient , so that we can offer eco-friendly and low-energy machines to our customers . Overall , in order to reach our ambitious netzero goals , it is crucial for us to collaborate with our suppliers and ensure their products meet our sustainability standards ,” he explains .
By leveraging its diverse capabilities , fostering strategic partnerships , and investing in its state-of-the-art Innovation Center , E + R has proven its ability to engineer sophisticated , customized solutions that empower its clients to stay ahead of the curve . ■
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