Industry & supply chain
VMI
Vendor Managed Inventory
FRProgramme dans lequel le fournisseur gère et réapprovisionne le stock chez le client (kanban, armoires automatisées). Fréquent en MRO et en distribution industrielle.
ENProgram where the supplier manages and replenishes inventory on the customer's site (kanban, automated cabinets). Common in MRO and industrial distribution.
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- Assemblage mécaniqueStage where fabricated parts are built into sub-assemblies or finished products: fastening, riveting, insert installation, component integration and functional checks. Outsourcing assembly reduces on-site installation labor.
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- CNCMachining technology where the machine (mill, lathe) is driven by a computer program. Simultaneous 5-axis is the standard for complex aerospace and medical parts.
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