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# CM & EMS

> Excess disposition, cost-savings, and shortage management workflows for Contract & Electronic Manufacturers.

## Overview

Contract Manufacturers (CM) and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers operate in high-volume, cost-sensitive environments where excess inventory management and procurement cost optimization are critical to profitability. These workflows help CM/EMS companies recover value from excess materials while driving down material costs through structured supplier engagement.

* Centralize and standardize partner engagement and quoting
* Recover value from excess materials
* Manage shortage mitigation and communication
* Drive procurement cost reductions through competitive quoting
* Leverage artificial intelligence in your supply chain

<Note>These workflows are currently in beta and being reviewed by supply chain experts at the world's top CMs & EMS.</Note>

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## Expected Outcomes

* **Faster Excess Recovery:** Standardized processes reduce time-to-sale for excess inventory.
* **Measurable PPV Improvement:** Structured comparison highlights genuine cost savings opportunities.
* **Better Supplier Coverage:** Automated notifications ensure all suppliers are engaged.
* **Cross-Site Coordination:** Centralized platform aligns procurement across sites.
* **Audit-Ready Documentation:** Full trail supports compliance and reporting.