Programs & Commodities

Your partner in streamlining the supply chain

Our scalable systems are designed to meet your needs and provide effortless access to 10,000 international vendors, eliminating backend hassles and headaches.

Real Time Order Management

Through our tracking expertise, we provide comprehensive information and real-time order updates for all shipments.

Savings Opportunities Assessment

We continuously research and source your items in-house, innovating to meet our customers' needs efficiently.

Collaborative Relationships

We foster relationships across your supply chain, from the plant floor to your purchasing team, ensuring all your needs are met.

Procurement Programs

Our team has developed 3 commonly used programs to meet any of your procurement needs. Each of these programs is supported by our convenient, online Customer Portal.

Foundation OR Foundation International

Essential Procurement Support: We handle daily purchasing tasks—from repeat buys and spot orders to supplier negotiations, urgent requests, and launch sourcing—streamlining your procurement process from end to end.

Performance & Visibility: Track KPIs, delivery metrics, and cost savings with clear, consolidated reporting and visual dashboards. Weekly or monthly invoicing keeps finance simple.

Global Coverage & Cost Guarantee: With customs support, shipment tracking, and multilingual service, Foundation International ensures smooth global operations—backed by a savings guarantee.

Vendor Managed Inventory

Consultation & Assessment: We start by understanding your specific inventory needs and operational challenges. Our experts conduct a thorough analysis to tailor a VMI solution customized to your business requirements.

Implementation & Integration: GP&M seamlessly integrates our VMI solution with your existing systems, installing and configuring vending and locker solutions, establishing inventory thresholds, and training your team for a smooth transition.

Continuous Optimization: With ongoing monitoring and proactive management, we regularly review performance, adjust inventory levels, and refine procurement strategies to ensure maximum efficiency and sustained operational excellence.

Crib Crawl Spares Research

Initial Data Collection: We begin with an on-site session to gather data on your high visibility SKUs. This data will be stored in GP&Ms system for further investigation.

Strategic Sourcing Analysis: Our GP&M sourcing team will analyze each SKU to identify the most cost-effective sourcing alternatives

Results & Reporting: The findings will be compiled and shared with your MP&L team. We can also coordinate with your Purchasing team to ensure alignment and facilitate implementation.

Interested in learning more about custom programs? Contact our team today.

Our Team Specializes in a Variety of Commodity Lines.

GP&M champions our customers' interests, streamlining processes and negotiating on their behalf instead of promoting vendor agendas.

Spare Parts refers to components that are kept on hand to replace damaged, worn, or malfunctioning parts in machinery or equipment. These items are essential for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of manufacturing processes, minimizing downtime and enhancing productivity.

Blueprint Items are detailed specifications or design components that outline the precise dimensions, materials, and assembly instructions for machinery or equipment. These items serve as foundational documents in the manufacturing process, guiding the creation, assembly, and maintenance of products to ensure adherence to quality standards and functional integrity.

Critical Spare Parts are those specific components that are essential for the operation of a system, where their unavailability could lead to significant operational disruption or safety hazards. These parts are prioritized in inventory management due to their pivotal role in maintaining production continuity and minimizing downtime. Effective management of critical spare parts is crucial for optimizing maintenance strategies and ensuring the resilience of manufacturing operations.

Materials, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Parts refer to the supplies and components used in the maintenance, repair, and operation of equipment and facilities. This category includes a wide range of items, such as:

1. Materials: Raw materials and consumables used in manufacturing processes, such as lubricants, cleaning agents, and safety equipment.

2. Repair Parts: Components and spare parts required to fix or maintain machinery and equipment, ensuring they function efficiently and reliably.

3. Operations Parts: Items that support the day-to-day operations of a facility, such as tools, fasteners, and other equipment necessary for ongoing maintenance and production.

MRO parts are vital for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of manufacturing processes, making them integral to a successful manufacturing operation.

Plant floor IT encompasses the hardware that supports manufacturing operations. This includes systems for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing production processes. Plant floor hardware enhances manufacturing by enabling real-time monitoring, automation, data collection, predictive maintenance, and safety improvements, leading to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved product quality.

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