Supply Chain Assist. DLF / VMI / KanBan, Kitting & Vending

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1 Supply Chain Assist DLF / VMI / KanBan, Kitting & Vending

2 Whatever your needs we re number one Our reputation has been built, above all, on the quality of our products and the level of technical and logistic services. Our mission is to provide an outstanding contribution to our customer s success by supplying innovative products and services in all areas where we can add value and help our customers improve their business. Whether it is a simple threaded bolt or a complex bespoke product made to customer drawing specifications, our quality assured fasteners are guaranteed to provide the perfect solution to your fastening needs. Bolts & Socket Screws in various grades Nuts, Washers, Rivets & Screws of all types Circlips, Springs, Keys and Seals Threaded Inserts - for plastics, timber & metal Electronic Hardware - standoffs, handles, ferrules Construction Fixings - anchors, through bolts, resin Panel, Wire & Pipe Fasteners Sheet Metal Fasteners - self-clinch & rivet bushes Bearings Seals and O-Rings Machined and turned parts to specification Tools, PPE & Consumables Smalley Wave Springs and Spirolox Retaining Rings - With decades of experience, TFC is the leading European supplier of Smalley Spirolox Retaining Rings, Snap Rings and Wave Springs. Local stock availability and engineering design support from all TFC locations. Stock Management Solutions - Our supply chain expertise provides significant benefits to customers by reducing costs associated with the purchase, stockholding and handling of a wide range of low-cost fastening and ancillary items. Direct Line Feed (DLF) KanBan Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Industrial Vending Solutions

3 Brings it together Tailored Systems TFC Europe Ltd offers complete fastening solutions; the single source for all your product and supply chain needs. From our well established technical fastener base, we can now offer supply chain expertise using the latest industry methods which means that we can provide a truly global supply and distribution service to maximise your business productivity and promote efficient cash flow: from reducing your supplier base, offering product expertise, tailored systems, sophisticated parts selection and fast delivery, TFC brings it together. TFC s logistical expertise is matched by its technical know-how. We can design a system to suit your specific needs, no matter what the fastener, application or quantity. Whether you operate a track-line feed, direct-line feed or cellular manufacturing we can arrange a bespoke stock replenishment system using the latest barcode technology to ensure an efficient, continuous and worry free supply of stock. Supply Chain Assist Our expert teams can assess your needs and provide a single source solution that will not only reduce your supplier base and excessive delivery costs but also provide a simplified answer to your ordering requirements. TFC are experts in reducing overheads through part rationalisation. Our exceptional technical expertise and applications knowledge can help you streamline your range of products and advise on material specifications and product suitability for any application, whatever the use. Our high quality products are engineered by some of the world s leading manufacturers to deliver low cost solutions to a multitude of assembly needs throughout industry. Our sophisticated in-house parts selection software reduces picking time, maximising efficiency and reducing costs.

4 Direct Line Feed (DLF) By adopting Kanban systems to improve ordering and supply, TFC makes available to its customers a highly efficient system of tools that supports your lean manufacturing with Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI). With TFC as your single source, our efficient Kanban/DLF/VMI system takes care of all your ordering needs, alleviating a whole variety of hidden administration and transaction costs. TFC s formal quarterly meetings provide a regular opportunity to review system reports, stock levels and forecast usage. Delivery and Stock Delivering what you need, when you need it. TFC will help optimise your stockholding and storage, making maximum use of your production capabilities and enhancing your cash flow through efficient use of stock and ordering; so you only order stock when you need it. Barcode Technology 2D barcodes are available on all stock locations and delivery notes for an automated booking in process. Global Presence TFC Europe Ltd offer a complete fastening solutions supply and distribution service to manufacturers and industry throughout the UK, Europe and beyond via our global distribution network. With Service Centres based in key strategic locations our logistical capabilities place TFC closer than ever to the main delivery arterial networks. Our global presence means we can support your product and supply chain needs where ever you are in the world, whatever the size of your company but with the personal relationship of a local supplier.

5 Vending Solutions Support your DLF system with a TFC Vending machine to introduce accountability and control to your processes. Save upto 40% of your material handling costs In partnership with a worldwide value leader for Industrial Vending and Automated Point-of-Work solutions, TFC's vending solutions can provide secure cloud based inventory management solutions for consumables, tools, parts and other manufacture critical materials. Why Vend? Reduce inventory consumption High Security Control & Accountability 24/7 Cloud Software Availability Eliminate stock outs Cut procurement costs Reduce inventory levels Improve inventory turn rates Multi-Level Kits & Parts Kitting Services Our parts kitting service is used to supply complex, multi-level kits of parts for our OEM customers. Computer controlled systems ensure all components and assemblies involved in a kit are purchased, manufactured and kitted together in accordance with the customer's specification. Our stringent quality system ensures the multi-level kits of parts are produced correctly and in accordance with the customer's specification at every stage of the process which is quality controlled to ensure 100% conformance. The advantages of our parts kitting service to the customer are significant: Reduced Purchasing Activity - only one part number is required to be ordered. Faster Goods Receipt - Only one line is required to be booked in rather than multiple lines, saving time if the goods are to be warehoused. Reduced Supplier Management - our parts kitting service will reduce the number of suppliers needed. Improved Productivity - Improved material supply will reduce non-productive time wasted looking for individual components. Reduced Purchase Ledger Activity - Less part numbers results in less invoices.

6 PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE Head Office TFC Airdrie TFC Keighley TFC Walsall Hale House, Ghyll Industrial Estate, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8AW Block 2 Unit 1, Victoria Industrial Estate, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, ML6 8BY, Scotland Unit 1F, Acre Park, Dalton Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 4JH Unit L2, Anchor Brook Industrial Estate, Lockside, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8EG T: +44 (0) F: +44 (0) E: sales@tfc.eu.com T: +44 (0) F: +44 (0) E: airdrie@tfc.eu.com T: +44 (0) F: +44 (0) E: keighley@tfc.eu.com T: +44 (0) F: +44 (0) E: walsall@tfc.eu.com TFC Colchester Unit 10, The Westside Centre, London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8PH TFC Basingstoke Unit 3 Sherrington Way, Lister Road Industrial Estate, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4DQ TFC Portadown 21 Carn Road, Carn Industrial Estate, Portadown, BT63 5WG, Northern Ireland TFC Bochum, Germany TFC Singen, Germany TFC Hranice, Czech Republic T: +44 (0) F: +44 (0) E: colchester@tfc.eu.com T: +44 (0) E: basingstoke@tfc.eu.com T: +44 (0) E: portadown@tfc.eu.com