Practical knowledge of production technology for experienced purchasers Part 2

Reading and understanding technical drawings correctly (advanced advanced knowledge, basic knowledge of reading drawings is required)

• Understand position and shape tolerances correctly.
• Explanation of fitting systems (unit shaft/unit bore) and their significance for technical purchasing.
• Complex drawings, sectional views.
• Achievable accuracies of the production processes depending on the required IT qualities.
• Recognize the possible manufacturing technologies in the individual drawing specifications and derive a procurement strategy or supplier preselection.

On the trail of cost drivers

• Intensive and detailed viewing, analysis and discussion of different drawings and joint assignment of the respective possible production technologies for manufacturing the components.
• Thorough analysis of expected costs and delivery times in procurement.
• Searching for and recognizing possible production problems and finding alternatives.
• Development of solutions for supplier pre-selection.
• Critical consideration and comparison of sensible procurement options, depending on the respective tasks and your strategic purchasing objectives.

Please bring your own drawings if you have unanswered questions or simply want a second opinion.

Possible purchasing strategies put to the test

• Discuss different purchasing strategies and their potential for cost savings.
• Presentation of practical examples of sensible purchasing strategies (short-term/long-term) and possible procedures as an important guide for everyday working life.

Excursus: The value analysis 

• Benefits, possibilities and procedures of value analysis (cost/benefit analysis) with the aim of achieving a cost reduction for cost-intensive components.
• Communication and interface problems in the arc of tension: development/design - technical purchasing - production - sales.
• Possibilities of integrating technical purchasing into production development, manufacturing and product change processes.

Concluding discussion and exchange of experiences