Total Value Purchasing

Our philosophy at Flinchbaugh-Kurtz Company is to embrace long-term strategic planning. Customers who share this approach with us realize greater overall efficiencies, rather than focusing solely on short-term unit costs. We call this total value purchasing.

Flinchbaugh-Kurtz has considerable expertise in supply chain management, which is a key facet in total value. We have a clear understanding of the objectives senior purchasing people have in terms of overall cost optimization.

We also integrate with our vendors and our customers’ vendors to provide strategic sourcing solutions, providing greater efficiency. Customers benefit from a reduction in procedures such as transportation and inspection, and administrative overhead costs – saving time and money.

QUALITY & LEAN MANUFACTURING

Flinchbaugh-Kurtz Company not only holds ISO 9001:2000 certification, but also operates in compliance with the Government’s MIL-I-45208A standards and Mil. Spec for CARC painting and welding.

In conjunction with several manufacturing partners, we are also fully implementing the principles and practices of LEAN Manufacturing. This means we strive to eliminate waste, optimize efficiency, and commit to a program of continuous improvement.

As a result of these principles, Flinchbaugh-Kurtz Company has been recognized by customers as an outstanding supplier of quality machined parts. We were awarded Small Business of the Year by a major government supplier, and have been nominated for numerous other prestigious awards.