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AFTON
SUPPLY CHAIN

We help businesses unlock cost savings, improve supply chain resilience, and ensure product traceability by bridging global sourcing with operational execution. With boots on the ground in key regions and deep industry experience, Afton Solutions delivers an end-to-end sourcing strategy tailored to your needs. 

Strategic Sourcing 

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  • Direct access to vetted manufacturers across China, India, and UAE — bypassing traditional distributor markups. 

  • Cost-effective sourcing with improved quality, traceability, and repeatability. 

  • Vendor qualification, audit support, and long-term sourcing partnerships. 

 

SPECIALIZED SOURCING FOR: 

  • API 6A oilfield components 

  • FF&E and architectural products 

  • Industrial consumables and spares 

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Procurement Strategy 

  • Evaluation and selection of Plan A and Plan B factories to mitigate risk in dynamic tariff and regulatory environments. 

  • On-site quality inspections and first article approvals by local staff in China, India, and UAE. 

  • Support for consignment, buffer stock, and local warehousing to enable flexible delivery. 

  • Factory onboarding with full documentation and technical alignment. 

Logistics & Compliance 

  • Optimization of shipping strategies across sea, air, and inland freight. 

  • Support with trade documents, commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin. 

  • HS code optimization and scope exclusion strategies to reduce landed costs. 

 

EXPERIENCE WITH: 

  • Dual-country invoicing 

  • Importer of record (IOR) setups 

  • Regulatory clearance in the U.S., KSA, and UAE 

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S&OP / SIOP Support  

  • Process integration between engineering, procurement, and sales to align capacity with demand. 

  • Tailored SOP documentation, templates, and Excel/ERP-compatible workflows. 

Development of custom tools & dashboards for:

Demand Forecasting 

Inventory Planning

Lead Time Tracking 

Order-Delivery Visibility

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