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Navigating Tariff Exposure: Smart Sourcing Strategies for Automotive OEMs
Discover how automotive OEMs can identify tariff exposure risks and implement alternative sourcing strategies to protect margins and ensure supply continuity in 2025.

Brittany St. Clair
May 286 min read
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From Tariffs to TCO: The OEM's Guide to Smart Global Sourcing
Global sourcing can feel like trying to assemble a machine with no instructions, a missing gearbox, and a ticking tariff time bomb. But...

Brittany St. Clair
May 25 min read
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The Hidden Costs of Corrosion in Component Parts
Corrosion doesn’t show up on your purchase order—but it definitely shows up on your balance sheet. When fasteners or hardware corrode,...

Brittany St. Clair
Apr 83 min read
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Tiny Parts, Massive Impact: Reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by Controlling Indirect Costs
Let’s be real — no one walks into a cost-saving meeting ready to wage war on washers or launch a strategy overhaul over screws. But in...

Brittany St. Clair
Mar 216 min read
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Supplier vs. Supply Chain Partner: Which Is Better?
Supplier vs. supply chain partner—what’s the right choice for you? Explore key differences, challenges, and strategic considerations.

Brittany St. Clair
Mar 117 min read
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Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI): Streamline C-Part Procurement & Boost Efficiency
This blog helps you understand what Venor-Managed Inventory (VMI) entails and how it can elevate your procurement strategies.

Brittany St. Clair
Mar 58 min read
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C-Parts Supplier Consolidation: What Is It and How Does It Work? Benefits and Challenges
Disclaimer: We have created this guide on C-parts supplier consolidation to provide valuable insights. However, every manufacturing...

Brittany St. Clair
Jan 169 min read
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Top Challenges OEMs Face with C-Parts Management—and Tips to Overcome Them
C-parts might seem like the smallest part of the equation, but they have a big impact on production. These low-cost, high-volume...

Brittany St. Clair
Nov 1, 20243 min read
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Streamline Your Supply Chain with Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI)
In today's fast-paced world, keeping track of inventory can feel like a juggling act. Enter Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI), a smart and...

Brittany St. Clair
Sep 27, 20243 min read
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What is the difference Between A, B, and C-Parts?
In the world of manufacturing, the term "C-parts" often gets mentioned alongside the more familiar fasteners, screws, and nuts and bolts....

Brittany St. Clair
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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