Smarter automation procurement and obsolescence management solutions
Automation has changed the way manufacturers and engineers work. Our innovative procurement and obsolescence management solutions can help you fully embrace the potential that automation brings.
Overcoming your procurement challenges
Complete automation procurement solutions
Automation and robotics have transformed the manufacturing and engineering sectors. Advances in technology have enabled businesses to automate their manual systems and processes to reduce waste, increase productivity, improve safety and become more efficient.
However, while investing in automation technology is one thing, keeping your equipment and machinery running as it should is another, and that’s where CMCA(UK) can help.
Whatever you make or manufacture, we can help you get the most out of your production equipment and achieve continuous improvement by simplifying the complexities associated with procurement and obsolescence management.
We provide an end-to-end procurement solution which allows you to take full advantage of all the production benefits that automation brings. We can put the systems in place to source and supply best-in-class products, parts and components, and optimise their usage to enhance the service life of your machinery. This helps improve efficiency, safety and sustainability while reducing waste and cost and minimising production downtime.
From procurement and inventory optimisation to on-time delivery and obsolescence management support, we can help with your end-to-end procurement, storage, transportation, delivery and training needs.
How we help
Proactive automation procurement solutions
In modern production facilities – from smart factories to assembly lines – automation plays a vital role in enhancing productivity, efficiency and precision.
Integrating technology into your production processes will help you optimise your operations, work smarter and get more from your equipment. However, your machinery will be effective only if you take a proactive approach to maintenance, to keep things running as they should.
We provide bespoke procurement and obsolescence management solutions to the automation sector to address these unique issues and mitigate the risk of losing access to vital components and equipment, which can have a big impact on product quality, operational efficiency and production schedules.
We can source, store and supply a wide range of internal parts and components specific to automated systems to help reduce cost and complexity and save you time. Our solutions include:
Obsolescence management
A proactive, tailored, end-to-end approach to obsolescence management designed to enhance the service life of your equipment and systems, delivered in accordance with the International Standard IEC:62402:2019
Procurement
Rapid sourcing and supply of spares, parts and components, including obsolete or difficult-to-find items, to support the sustainability, maintenance and repair of your systems and machinery
Codification
We support several commercial sectors with world-leading codification services, advice and expertise to ensure compliance and quality assurance and drive operational efficiency and reliability
Training
We develop and deliver bespoke training covering all aspects of obsolescence management and codification, accredited to the International Institute of Obsolescence Management and in accordance with the International Standard IEC:62404:2019
Long-term storage
We have our purpose-built, dual site, secure, 24/7 monitored nitrogen and dry store facilities
Work with us
Why CMCA(UK)?
CMCA(UK) is the UK’s foremost subject matter expert in obsolescence management. We have a proven track record of providing this expertise to many commercial sectors, including automation, along with Government departments and commercial clients across the UK and beyond. Our services can be tailored to meet your specific needs but typically include:
- Obsolescence management strategy advice
- Obsolescence planning
- Procurement solutions
- Supply chain and inventory management
- Equipment health checks and impact appraisals
- Component tracking within Bills of Materials
- Advanced notification of impending obsolescence
- Mitigation options
- Sourcing, procurement and storage of critical components and assemblies
Our approach is compliant with industry standards, including IEC62402:2019. We also pride ourselves on developing solutions and innovations that go above and beyond the accepted industry standards to help keep your supply chain operations resilient, agile and futureproof.
Unrivalled knowledge & expertise
An innovative energy sector procurement partner
With our roots embedded in NATO codification and decades of experience providing innovative procurement and supply chain solutions to automated systems manufacturers and their end users, we’re on a mission to help all our clients achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies.
We take a collaborative approach to every client relationship, so you receive the benefit of bespoke solutions rather than generic, off-the-shelf products and services.
We’ll take the time to understand your specific needs and expectations rather than trying to force an existing solution into your environment, whether it’s an industrial production facility, assembly line, factory floor or engineering workshop.
By continuously enhancing and improving our service delivery, capacity and capabilities, we provide tailor-made services that can help you optimise your operations, save time and money, minimise systems downtime and maximise the return on investment in your automated equipment and machinery.
