Procurement outsourcing that delivers
CTA’s team of experts has decades of experience servicing a variety of industries and deep commodity knowledge in both domestic and worldwide markets, adding another layer of dimension and efficiency to the procurement process. We employ experts in the fields of Distribution and Supply Chain Logistics, Manufacturing, Procurement Outsourcing, and Product Development.
Our expertise encompasses direct and indirect spend among a variety of industries that include:
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The increasing competition in the Aerospace industry is forcing companies to either optimize their operations or face diminishing market share.
In such a competitive landscape, manufacturers can’t afford to have drops in revenue due to cancelled orders or other operational mishaps. Cancelled orders can happen because of delays in aircraft deliveries, while these in turn often happen due to late deliveries of components. The huge expenses caused by delays in deliveries can be avoided by outsourcing the procurement process to a trusted partner.
The two main business strategies that affect the bottom line are increasing sales revenue and reducing the cost of doing business. Procurement outsourcing has the potential to accomplish both objectives and unlock significant savings by improving operations.
Why does procurement outsourcing offer greater potential for savings than any other type of business process outsourcing? With between 30% and 70% of the total budget of manufacturing firms going into cost of goods, even a small percentage of savings can yield tremendous results.
Since 1996, CTA has been helping companies grow by expediting their procurement process and cutting procurement costs.
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In today’s competitive environment, manufacturing companies are looking at ways to optimize their bottom line by, among other strategies, cutting costs and optimizing operations. While exploring the potential for optimization, manufacturers must look at where their greatest investments are made and determine how the procurement process can be of benefit.
If manufacturing operations get bogged down due to bottlenecks in deliverables, manufacturers are at risk of losing market share to those companies who have the most efficient procurement operations. Outsourcing procurement with a trusted partner can solve this problem, as well as cut costs.
An optimized procurement process can make a positive impact to inventory levels and quality, resulting in lower investment, higher production efficiency, better usage of floor space, and better products and customer service. In summary, an optimized procurement process affects the entire production cycle.
Why does procurement outsourcing offer greater potential for savings than any other type of business process outsourcing? With between 30% and 70% of the total budget of manufacturing firms going into cost of goods, even a small percentage of savings can yield tremendous results.
Since 1996, CTA has been helping companies grow by expediting their procurement process and cutting procurement costs.
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Semi-conductors, power supply, cables, connectors, etc.
Laboratory chemicals and reagents, adhesives, lubricants, oils, paints, etc.
Desktop systems, adapters, peripherals, hard drives, etc.
Office supplies, tools and tooling support, fasteners, filters, etc.
Whether you’re in search of a hard to find product, considering procurement outsourcing, or exploring potential partnerships in procurement outsourcing, we welcome your inquiries.
Central Trading Agency has provided 3rd party procurement for Fortune 500 companies since 1996 and winner of Boeing’s prestigious Performance Award.