Cross departmental
communication
Chris Sterner, Engineering
Program Manager at
Optimas
By starting this dialogue
from the beginning,
efficiency and response
is improved. In addition,
close contact means that
specific fastener solutions
can be enacted across
multiple projects. Open
dialogue regarding each
other’s projects allows wider
implementation of identified
solutions, instead of starting
from scratch every time a
potential problem arises.
By standardising solutions,
you also deliver cost and
efficiency benefits.
suppliers who simply supply components
can leave manufacturers with the
impression that if a component problem
arises, they alone must solve the issue.
Optimas aims to differentiate itself by
working together with purchasing,
design and engineering teams within the
business to aid problem solving.
One project comes to mind, which was in
relation to design engineering activity for
a new diesel engine. A bolted joint for the
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