The Importance of Supplier Knowledge

Experience and Knowledge

Experience is the critical factor in choosing a supplier. A record of having a deep inventory of parts, reliability, integrity, responsiveness, and on-time delivery is essential. A supplier that has met the expectations of multiple customers over the years has earned a reputation for trust. However, that is not all to look for when selecting a supplier. The expertise to offer advice and consultation on cost or time-saving options that various parts can provide is an essential value. Fully understanding the design and function the part will play in your process will improve its functionality, production time, or overall cost. While a supplier that specializes in the parts you need is essential, one that offers value-added services can help increase efficiency and reduce costs. In today’s manufacturing world of tariffs, labor shortages, shipping challenges, and material issues, a supplier offering multiple services is a benefit to your supply chain team.

Forward Thinking

While knowledge and experience are important, a supplier that keeps an eye out for advances in the parts they offer can help you be more efficient in your manufacturing operations. New technologies or materials may lower overall costs, improve safety, and reduce errors.

Universal DeVlieg provides innovative and cost-cutting tool holding and high precision boring solutions to the machine tool industry, servicing a diversified customer base. The combination of over 32,000 active part numbers, over 10,000 standard items, and our technical support staff deliver design engineering expertise that is unmatched in the industry. To learn more about Universal DeVlieg, contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 877.308.3077 or visit at universaldevlieg.com.