Only through efficient, tight, cost effective logistic support can projects reach successful goals. Knowing this, PIA puts great efforts on logistic support and focuses on helping our clients streamline their supply chains in India
The PIA team has both the expertise and experience in procurement and logistic activities in India. Moreover, we help our foreign clients to get the benefits of “localprocurement” reaching “local prices”. We also offer logistics support such as storage, shipping and handling as and when required.
Supplier identification – On the basis of customer needs we develop the profile of suitable manufacturers and service providers. We search for potential suppliers according to the defined profile. The suppliers matching the requirements are audited and assessed based on a wide range of factors which include their quality standards, technology, management culture, certifications, customer base, production capacity, market reputation… post evaluation, we submit a short list of the selected suppliers to the customer.
PIA offers full logistic support, procurement, storage, delivery to site, stock management and any other need our client may have.
Rate negotiations
Our understanding of the Indian market helps our customers to take the best decisions regarding rate negotiations of their purchases in India, well located in the Indian market, we play a vital role for price negotiation and finalization – Our understanding regarding actual running market rates for raw material, process, equipment and final product help our customers to take the best decisions in their procurement from India.
Production monitoring
We help our customers in production planning and follow up in order to avoid last minute surprises and delays. Some of our customers require a close follow-up of their suppliers’ production activities in India. This is especially important for companies working with “just in time” model. We ensure timely receipt of goods as per the schedule.