Global Supply Chain Management
Etratech Inc. is pleased to offer every one of our customers the benefits of participating in our Total Acquisition ManagementTM (T.A.M.) program. Now, even customers with small-to-mid-sized volumes can leverage our established relationships and global purchasing power. Our customers, regardless of their size or industry, no longer need to worry about how to most efficiently manage commodity acquisition, lead times, pricing, and local or off-shore production logistics. Etratech offers all of these services under one roof. Once we receive your order and design your part, you can rest assured that our Total Acquisition ManagementTM (T.A.M.) program will give your company the competitive advantage you need to compete at a global level.
Etratech's Total Acquisition ManagementTM (T.A.M.) program spans the entire breadth of our electronic control product and service offerings, including; semiconductors, microcontrollers, LCDs, wiring and cable harnesses; IP&E components like resistors, inductors, and switches; discrete devices and circuits; and all commodities and mechanical construction materials, from plastics to metals.
Etratech's Far East production facility (Etratech Asia Pacific) is a wholly owned subsidiary which enables us to better manage and control intellectual property, component sourcing, quality, and contracting of specialized functions. Thanks to our commitment to lean manufacturing practices and our Six Sigma Black Belt certification at all of our facilities, our global customer base is assured of maximum flexibility, efficiency and reliability when entrusting us with their supply chain management needs.
Once sourcing and production of your electronic controls are complete, we work with you to determine the most practical methods of inventory warehousing and delivery, including KanBan, blanketorders, and repetitive supplier scheduling. Bar code control and RF scanning provide advanced product tracking capabilities from manufacturer to warehouse to end client. Etratech's Total Acquisition ManagementTM (T.A.M.) is truly a complete, beginning-to-end resource for your production needs. For more information, contact Etratech with your questions today.

Global Supply Chain Management Capabilities:
| Global Supply Chain Organization |
Global Contracts, Negotiations and Alliances Manufacturers "Direct" Relationships Franchised Distribution Relationships Third Party Warehousing and Logistics |
Sub-Contract Services Early Supplier involvement (E.S.I.) Chip Programming Services | |
| Inventory Control |
KanBan - 2 Bin Auto Replenishment Blanket Orders Enterprise Resource Planning (Visual Mfg. ERP) Customer Consigned Inventory Management (Lead-time control) |
Bonded Inventory Management Programs (BIM) Repetitive Supplier Scheduling (R.S.S.) Bar Code Control RF Scanners (receipt, pick and in process relief and reporting) | |
| File Transfers |
CSV Files, Excel and other flat files EDI capability |
| Components Sourced |
Semi's, Passives, Discrete, Micro-controllers, IP&E, PWB, Plastics, Metalwork, Wiring |
| Production Volume |
Low volume, high mix, high tech - North America High volume, low mix, high labor - China |
| Typical Lead Times |
Industry standard |
| Industry Focus |
Appliance Automotive Biometric Homeland Security |
HVAC (Residential) Marine Recreational Vehicle Security | |
| Intended Applications / Products |
Automotive Control and Display Refrigeration / A.C. Controls Heat Recovery / Ventilation Environment Sensing Power Management Lighting Solar Water Heating Remote Control & GPS Nuclear Radiation Detection |
Hand Held Battery Operated Devices RF Controlled Biometric Monitoring Systems Irrigation Controllers Electronic Flow Meters Temperature Controls Electronic Lock Systems Security Devices Box Build | |
| Industry Standards |
ISO/TS 16949:2009 Certified ISO 9001:2008 |
TS Formalized Internal Audit Program RoHS Capable and Compliant | |
| Efficiency |
Six Sigma Black Belt Lean Commitment |
| Agency Approvals / Product Compliance |
CSA UL CE CTICK VDE TUV |
AGA CGA FCC IC FDA | |
| File Formats |
SolidWorks 3D AutoCAD 2D |
| Locations |
Burlington, Ontario, Canada Hong Kong & Shenzhen, China, United States of America (USA), Sweden, Germany |
| International Customer Base |
Asia Europe North America |
Middle East Australia | |
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