pur- chasing department subjected itself to aprocess analysis at the beginning of the year, in which two essential improvement methods were established. Ralf Sempf explaines the system: ?First of all, we need to integrate partner com- panies in a cruise ship?s design process at an earlier point in the process
procurement directly related to the ship, we also work with many more suppliers, more than 20,000 companies, who provide us with goods and services.? Ralf Sempf, head of materials mgmt. & purchasing, Meyer Werft MR Feb.12 # 4 (26-33):MR Template 2/6/2012 1:02 PM Page 2
professions. Over and above this enterprise co- operates with about 2,000 suppliers, which ensures employment in regional companies and beyond. Ralf Sempf, head of materials management and purchasing of Meyer Werft: ?Approximately 800 suppliers are involved in the building of a cruise ship. Our own
Pictured are (l to r): Ralf Sempf, Director Purchasing Meyer Werft; Lambert Kruse, Managing Director Meyer Werft; Volker Schumacher, General Manager International Farbenwerke (retired); Andrew Rayner, Marine Manager International Farbenwerke; Bernard Meyer, Owner Meyer Werft; and Hans Thieke, Senior Purchaser