Hamilton Sundstrand Supply Chain Management

Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., is among the largest global suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products. Headquartered in Windsor Locks, Conn., U.S.A. , the company designs and manufactures aerospace systems for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft, and is a major supplier for international space programs. Through its industrial business units the company is helping build the world by providing essential equipment to a large variety of crucial industrial markets around the globe.

Vision

By creating strong business relationships we will establish a supply chain which supports the overall success of Hamilton Sundstrand and our customers.

Strategy

Hamilton Sundstrand’s supply chain management strategy is designed to meet or exceed our company goals and customer expectations. Supply chain management, process improvements and value engineering are the key elements of this strategy. Supply chain management includes consolidation of our supply base, selection of preferred suppliers, global sourcing, supplier quality and development, and implementation of robust business agreements. Our approach to Value Engineering includes reducing product cost as well as reducing the cost of doing business and associated non-value-added activities. These elements of our strategy are the foundation for our goal of developing a world-class supply chain.

Selection Process

Hamilton Sundstrand Supply Management is committed to developing strong supply chains that support our system integration philosophy. Suppliers are an integral portion of our supply chain strategy and we continue to seek high-performing suppliers that can strengthen our supply chains. Our selection process is based on the following criteria: quality performance, leadership, financial strength, continuous improvement culture, cost competitiveness, product development/improvement, EH&S compliance, customer service and reliability. We expect all of our suppliers to engage in continuous improvement programs that improve organizational efficiency, reduce product costs, improve product and process performance, reduce cycle times and eliminate waste.

Competitiveness

Hamilton Sundstrand strives to build integral relationships with core suppliers in each commodity. Competitiveness will be based upon selecting and nurturing suppliers to attain best-in-class achievement with demonstrated performance of zero quality escapes and on-time delivery. Our suppliers have a passion for continuous improvement in all business and manufacturing processes and we support them through training and development in those areas.

Preferred Suppliers

Hamilton Sundstrand expects our suppliers to be progressive in managing all aspects of their business. To become a Hamilton Sundstrand preferred supplier there are specific characteristics which all suppliers must demonstrate. These characteristics are listed below.

• ACE and Lean manufacturing are in place and visible.
• Cost competitive culture.
  • Commitment to year over year regressive pricing.
  • Provides alternatives to reduce cost and add value.
  • Understands the value of low cost sourcing.
  • Flexible cash terms.
• Short cycle times.
• Financially stable.
• Progressive management, clean and visible metrics.
• Provides on-time, defect free products and services.
• Understands and utilizes Hamilton Sundstrand web based paperless systems.
• Registered to Aerospace Quality Specifications.
• Strong commitment to Environment, Health and Safety.
• Proactively seeks solutions to problems without HS intervention.
• Commitment to Hamilton Sundstrand requirements 24/7.