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The Manufacturer’s Standard Coating System - What it can Mean to the Stake-Holders in the Equipment Purchasing Process

Often times, protective coatings for equipment and packages come as an afterthought; therefore, a Coatings Specialist is not always included in early purchasing discussions. Lack of the Coating Specialist participation in the preliminary workflow does not necessarily equate directly to a “bad outcome”, however there are fundamental details which, if highlighted early, can make a significant difference in the procurement process resulting in cost savings and competitive bids. 

Product Number: 41216-981-SG
Author: Kristin Leonard
Publication Date: 2016
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Often times, protective coatings for equipment and packages come as an afterthought; therefore, a Coatings Specialist is not always included in early purchasing discussions. Lack of the Coating Specialist participation in the preliminary workflow does not necessarily equate directly to a “bad outcome”, however there are fundamental details which, if highlighted early, can make a significant difference in the procurement process resulting in cost savings and competitive bids. This paper will discuss key steps and questions which may be helpful during the specifying, procurement, and negotiation stages for manufacturer’s standard coating systems.

Often times, protective coatings for equipment and packages come as an afterthought; therefore, a Coatings Specialist is not always included in early purchasing discussions. Lack of the Coating Specialist participation in the preliminary workflow does not necessarily equate directly to a “bad outcome”, however there are fundamental details which, if highlighted early, can make a significant difference in the procurement process resulting in cost savings and competitive bids. This paper will discuss key steps and questions which may be helpful during the specifying, procurement, and negotiation stages for manufacturer’s standard coating systems.

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