About Axis

Operations

Structured process in the supply chain

A functioning supply chain is of the utmost importance in a growth company like Axis. Flexibility and efficiency are watchwords in the work of optimizing the processes with suppliers and contract manufacturers, as the company does not have any production of its own.

Axis has a well-structured process for production and delivery of products, from component purchasing and electronics production to final assembly, quality control and delivery. Axis has a global perspective with respect to these functions and thereby ensures availability of the company’s products all over the world and satisfies the customers’ demands for flexibility, delivery security and high quality.

Contract production creates flexibility

All production takes place in collaboration with companies that are specialized in contract electronics production and which possess a high level of expertise within the area. To ensure continuous and flexible production, Axis uses selected contract manufacturers with factories around the world. Axis creates production documentation, that the contract manufacturers have online access to, through Axis’ production database system, and prepares the start of production while ensuring the supply of strategic components such as the internally developed chips ETRAX® and ARTPEC® with associated software and image sensors. The electronics production is then carried out by the contract manufacturers. By not owning its own production equipment, Axis improves flexibility and capital can be released for other purposes.

Quality assurance

Production takes place according to well developed production instructions that are supplemented with quality control by Axis’ production testing system both in production and final assembly. The final assembly is quality assured in Axis’ configuration and logistics centers in Sweden, Hungary and Thailand. The company’s products are supplied from these centers to customers worldwide.

Products at the right time

Forecasts and order processing are two important factors when it comes to supplying the market with products at the right time. Processes for planning, managing and following up the order processing have been implemented during the year with the aim of improving the order process further. These improvements have resulted in Axis being nominated during the year for the European Supply Chain Excellence Award.

In order to supply the market with the right products at the right time, correct and reliable forecasts are of critical importance. The forecasts form the basis for the purchasing of components from the suppliers which have a lead time of 4–20 weeks. The forecasting work has been further enhanced during the year through closer cooperation between Axis’ subsidiaries, the head office and the subcontractors. This means that the company can adapt itself more rapidly to changes in demand for products on the market and can provide the market with high quality network video products on time.