Kitting

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The Importance of Flexibility in the Defense Supply Chain [Case Study]

NewStream Enterprises, LLC began providing kitting and distribution services as part of a government/defense contract for a large, on and off highway original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in 2008. Over the past eleven years, NewStream has shown extensive capacity and flexibility, developed standards and technologies, and upheld quality metrics set forth by the OEM and the […]

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Why You Need Kitting

Why You Need Kitting in Your Supply Chain

What is Kitting? Kitting is the bundling of components per the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) specifications into a package to support the production line or aftermarket needs. Benefits of Kitting Reduced number of SKU’s Improved inventory turns Reduced inventory on hand Improved throughput Custom kits for high-usage components Critical parts availability Increased customer service Increase ease

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