AEML performs supplier evaluations, in real-time after every purchase. When a noticeable decline in supplier performance is noted, we share our supplier evaluations directly with said supplier. This uniquely transparent approach ensures that our vendors maintain quality, price and delivery in accordance with our strict and ever-evolving demands.

Since procurement plays a key role in the progress of the project, AEML mandates that both the Procurement Department and the Engineering Department expedite all purchases. AEML’s expediting process begins prior to issuance of the Purchase Order (PO), through considered selection of reputable suppliers with proven track-records. The process is carried on, post-issuance of purchase order, with weekly supplier communications and, when applicable, visits / inspections at the suppliers’ facility. Contingency plans, for critical path items, are developed prior to issuance of POs rather than in the moment when perceived problems may occur. Materials transport and, when applicable, final payment arrangements are made prior to the goods being ready for shipment. This approach ensures that there is no lag between completion and subsequent order release.

AEML maintains 100% material traceability for all aspects of all projects. This process starts when the materials are received at the AEML facility. Quality Control carefully reviews the documentation, of all incoming goods, prior to considering it received. Once received, a material traveller is created for each item in the warehouse. Material releases are controlled and recorded through the travellers as well as recorded on the manufacturing drawings (when applicable). All documentation is maintained up-to-date, in real-time, in AEML’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System.