Supply Chain Management

Engineering supply chain certainty

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In today’s increasingly complex business landscape, the supply chain has moved far beyond a purely operational function. It is now a critical lever for competitiveness, risk governance, and total cost optimization. When supply chains lack robustness or transparency, the impact is immediate and material—delivery disruptions, cost escalation, quality failures, and long-term damage to brand equity. The resulting Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) extends well beyond financial losses, undermining customer confidence and constraining sustainable growth.

Against this backdrop, organizations are seeking more than transactional procurement or supplier oversight. They require a strategic partner with the capability to identify systemic risks, establish disciplined governance, and drive continuous performance improvement across the end-to-end value chain. This is where professional supply chain management services deliver differentiated value.

Building Supply Chains for an Age of Disruption

As market volatility becomes the norm, agile and strategically integrated supply chains are no longer optional. It is essential to transform this critical function from a source of risk into a competitive advantage.

Our approach connects four essential disciplines: Supplier Quality Management establishes the foundational integrity and continuity of supply flows. Strategic Procurement and Sourcing optimizes total cost of ownership and strategic partner performance. Together, these core functions are operationally enabled by robust Contract and Order Management, and are systematically elevated through our commitment to Operational Excellence and Compliance Assurance.

By combining structured quality control, integrated resource coordination, and digitally enabled process alignment, ALTEN China supports Clients in building resilient, compliant, and performance-driven supply chains—shifting complexity from a cost center to a foundational strength.

Our Expertise

Supplier Quality Management
Securing quality and ensuring on-time delivery 

We implement proactive, system-driven oversight to secure product integrity and supply continuity.

Perform on-site audits and surveillance for parts, assemblies, and special processes
Monitor and cross-check partner quality activities to ensure compliance
Train and qualify partner personnel to elevate inspection capabilities
Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformities (NC)
Support on-time delivery of both serial production and spare parts

Procurement & Sourcing
Optimizing cost and supplier performance 

To optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance, we execute strategic, full-cycle procurement.

Conduct market research and identify qualified suppliers aligned with time, cost, and quality targets
Lead commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms
Manage end-to-end procurement of modules, tools, and components

Contract & Order Management
Streamlined process to accelerate procurement and ensure accuracy 

Disciplined workflow management powers procurement accuracy and cycle time reduction. Our team facilitates contract finalization and signatures prior to service commencement, and oversees the complete PR/PO process—from validation and issuance to follow-up—with strict timeline adherence.

Operational Excellence & Compliance Assurance
Process excellence to enhance efficiency and maintain compliance 

We enhance operational efficiency and maintain compliance through continuous process improvement. This includes implementing industry-recognized procurement and quality frameworks tailored to client requirements, along with identifying and executing initiatives to reduce cost, shorten lead times, and strengthen overall supply chain resilience.

Benefits of the Offer

Close collaboration, precise response

We work closely with our clients to deeply understand their operational realities and supply chain challenges. This enables us to deliver tailored, agile solutions that align seamlessly with your business rhythm and strategic goals.

Our multi-disciplinary expertise

Drawing from our experience across sectors such as aeronautics, we integrate proven best practices and innovative approaches into your supply chain. This cross-sector perspective helps you achieve efficiency, cost control, and resilience that set you apart in your industry.

Continuous empowerment

Through systematic training and ongoing development, our team remains at the forefront of supply chain excellence. This commitment ensures not only day-to-day operational precision but also provides you with dependable expertise to navigate future challenges and changes.