Supply chain

In a world marked by uncertainty, where pandemics and conflicts can disrupt access to essential resources, major industrial groups face unprecedented challenges in their supply chains. 

In these crucial times, ATEXIS, with its expertise in Lean methods and supply chain management, becomes a trusted partner: we offer a proven strategy to navigate disruptions calmly and to anticipate, prevent or resolve both systemic and sudden issues. 

Our mission

To address the current supply chain tensions, ATEXIS brings its customer-focused expertise to optimize flows and ensure high logistics performance. We manage suppliers, planning, flow control and front office operations. 

 

Our activities

Thanks to our skills and expertise in technical documentation, operational maintenance and project management, ATEXIS plays a key role in conducting a global, end-to-end analysis of the supply chain. This is reinforced by our deep Lean culture, ATEXIS’ DNA, highlighting continuous performance improvement, applicable across all types of organizations. 

 

Our added value lies in our ability to deploy a 24/7 operational model combining Front and Back Office capabilities, supported by our offshore service centers. 

Supplier management

  • Order management
  • Design and optimize processes for placing, tracking, and receiving orders.
  • Maintain inventory records and manage backorders.
  • Identify and correct stock keeping units (SKUs).
  • Proactively manage supplier issues (delays, non-conformities) with corrective actions and mitigation plans.
  • Track logistics and manage replacement flows.
  • Coordinate across purchasing, quality, production and suppliers to ensure compliance with deadlines, quantities, and technical specifications.
  • Implement quality control plans.
  • Load management
  • Analyze and balance workloads based on supplier capacity and constraints.
  • Identify workload peaks and implement cross-channel solutions.
  • Detect and anticipate obsolescence using Lean management techniques.
  • Forecast and adjust medium- and long-term needs via regular S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) reviews.
  • Monitor supplier performance.
  • Strengthen supplier relationships and streamline negotiations to smooth flows and avoid overloads or underutilization.
  • Build long-term partnerships to improve delivery times and quality.

Production management

  • Lean expertise
  • Map processes and stakeholders to identify key pain points and define improvement levers.
  • Apply Lean principles to reduce waste (time, inventory, motion) in production.
  • Define supply chain strategy.
  • Facilitate Kaizen workshops, continuous improvement projects, and team training in Lean tools (5S, SMED, VSM, Kanban).
  • Analyze forecast variance and measure reliability.
  • Implement BI dashboards and visual management tools.
  • Integrate Lean thinking into planning to better synchronize production and supply.
  • Field support
  • Optimize warehouse space, storage and resource allocation.
  • Support production and logistics teams on the shop floor to implement best practices, resolve issues quickly and track KPIs.
  • Leverage our network of field engineers based in service centers.
  • Performances Analysis
  • Map logistics flows to remove inefficiencies and bottlenecks in production.
  • Implement quality monitoring systems, audits and performance indicators (service rate, supplier reliability, inventory turnover, OTD - On-Time Delivery).
  • Conduct gap analysis and root cause identification using tools like FMEA, Pareto analysis and the 5 Whys.
  • Apply systemic management principles to reinforce continuous improvement.

Information systems management

ATEXIS benefits from ALTEN’s network and skills, enabling us to support our customers throughout a supply chain project and in particular in the infrastructure and integration of business information systems.

  • Infrastructure IT
  • Select, maintain and upgrade the hardware and software needed.
  • Manage communication networks to ensure seamless connectivity among supply chain stakeholders.
  • Systems integration
  • Advise on the selection and deployment of ERP, MES and APS tools to improve visibility and responsiveness along the production chain and supplier flows.
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning): centralize management processes.
  • WMS (Warehouse Management Systems): optimize goods storage and movement.
  • TMS (Transport Management Systems): streamline transportation and logistics operations.

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We make the difference

ATEXIS is your strategic partner for optimizing, digitizing and securing the supply chain in the most demanding industrial environments. 

  • An integrated and operational view of the industrial supply chain

We cover the entire value chain: supplier monitoring, order management, workload and production flow control, performance indicators, IT systems integration, and infrastructure.  

Our goal is to ensure a reliable, agile, and efficient supply chain. 

  • Field expertise and business know-how expertise

Our consultants are hybrid profiles who can work closely with your purchasing, production, quality, IT and operations teams.  

We work in the field, alongsidee our customersto solve real-life problems and speed up decision-making. 

  • Digitization, real-time management and operational excellence

Nous déployons les outils digitaux (ERP, MES, APS, TMS, IoT…) pour améliorer la visibilité et la réactivité des flux. 
Nos méthodes Lean ainsi que nos pratiques d’excellence industrielle permettent de réduire les délais, les stocks et les gaspillages. 

  • Mastery of IT and industrial systems

From designing system architectures to integrating business tools, we support clients in managing connected, secure, and traceable supply chains, aligned with their cybersecurity, sovereignty and compliance needs. 

  • Adaptability, customer proximity and sustainable impact

We build tailored solutions aligned with each organization’s maturity level, supported by robust governance and clear KPIs. 

Results for our customers' organizations :

  • Greater control of lead times, costs and supplier performance.
  • Improved flow traceability, reliability and responsiveness.
  • Reduced inventory and risk of shortages.
  • Digitized logistics processes and tightly managed production.
  • A more agile, resilient and sustainable supply chain.

Spotlight on our talents

"Having originally joined ATEXIS as a supply chain engineer, I'm now continuing my career as a project coordinator. I develop innovative logistics solutions on exciting subjects for prestigious clients in the defence and rail sectors. Working with dedicated teams has enabled me to tackle complex challenges and contribute to large-scale projects. "

Bastien Desvergne,

Project leader

"Having always wanted to work for a major group in the aeronautics sector, ATEXIS has enabled me to achieve my goal as an industrial supplier. I like the fact that I can develop independently and provide our customers with solutions to improve performance. My stimulating working environment allows me to flourish in my daily tasks. "

Cyrielle Dumont,

Supply chain engineer