Tk accelis Supply Chain Solutions (formerly thyssenkrupp Materials Services), a subsidiary of German industrial group thyssenkrupp AG, has signed a 10-year strategic agreement with Swedish bearing manufacturer SKF to supply steel bars to the company's manufacturing facilities in France and the UK. ,
,Under the agreement, tk accelis will oversee the supply of steel bar materials based on an integrated supply chain approach aimed at ensuring reliable and efficient supply of materials across all SKF facilities.
The agreement is based on the Global Control Tower solution.
The contract is part of tk accelis Supply Chain Solutions offering a global control tower, a technology platform that combines strategic material sourcing, supply chain management, logistics, inventory optimization, and digital visualization of the supply chain.
According to the company, this solution is designed to help manufacturers manage increasingly complex global supply chains by providing end-to-end transparency, predictive planning, and proactive risk management, ensuring materials are available when and where they are needed.
Partnership to increase the sustainability and efficiency of stocks.
By integrating steel supplies with advanced technologies. tk accelis said this would help SKF improve operational sustainability, improve inventory efficiency, and improve supply chain efficiency at its facilities in France and the UK.
Francois Pillavoine, Sales director at tk accelis Supply Chain Solutions France, stated that the long-term agreement reflects SKF's confidence in the company, named SKF as a strategic partner in the supply chain and expressed confidence in supporting SKF's manufacturing ambitions over the next decade.
SKF is committed to improving supply continuity.
GIvan Bourgeois, SKF's Aerospace Purchasing manager in Europe, said the agreement represents an important step in supporting the company's continued growth in France and the UK.According to Bourgeois, working with a partner with expertise in materials management and access to a reliable global supply chain will help SKF improve operational efficiency, ensure uninterrupted supply and respond faster to changing market conditions.
The companies said the agreement reflects the growing demand for strategic partnerships that go beyond traditional materials distribution, enabling manufacturers to create more flexible, data-driven, and sustainable supply chains.
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