An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method and system
for facilitating supply chain processes in an outsourced manufacturing
environment comprising an original equipment manufacturer, at least one
contract manufacturer, and at least one supplier. The method includes
placing a purchase order with the contract manufacturing entity via an
outsourced supply chain tool; filtering out parts listed on the purchase
order that are flagged for special execution; and placing a second
purchase order for flagged parts with the supplier. The second purchase
order contains instructions for providing the flagged parts to the
contract manufacturer. The method also includes coordinating delivery and
payment transactions for the flagged parts and for finished products;
monitoring associated activities of the entities involved; and resolving
associated issues. The system includes a manufacturing entity comprising:
a server executing a plurality of applications including an outsourced
supply chain tool for implementing supply chain execution processes; a
terminal and data storage device both in communication with the server;
network links to a manufacturing division, a plurality of trading partner
systems, a customer focus team system, and a commodity team council
system; and a decentralized file database for providing supply chain
execution data specific to a contract manufacturer system.