JOSCAR (Joint Provide Chain Accreditation Register) is the accreditation and compliance system for the aerospace and safety sectors. It gives patrons with immediate entry to key info to assist them choose appropriate companions and suppliers and opens the door to new buyer alternatives for Ricoh 3D.
By their admission: “JOSCAR permits info to be accessed by all collaborating shopping for organizations – giving wider market entry to satisfy patrons’ necessities.”
For Ricoh 3D, this newest certification – which has concerned a rigorous utility course of since February – marks one other profitable milestone of their additive manufacturing journey.
In response to Buyer Success Specialist, Alessandro Gottardi, who led the appliance course of: “This newest validation is a superb achievement for our firm, and positions Ricoh 3D as a trusted chief within the AM group and strengthens our present suite of accreditations and certifications.
“This – Gottardi continued – will assist to develop our key development areas, equivalent to Composite-Based mostly Additive Manufacturing (CBAM), for instance, enabling us to fabricate components for drones and different aerospace and safety purposes. With our robust line-up of supplies, there may be loads of scope for our polymers too and our distinctive aluminum binder jetting know-how.”
He added: “The lengthy and exhaustive registration course of has been a group effort; working throughout the entire firm, it could not have been doable with out the help of colleagues.”
The validation course of for Ricoh 3D comprised a company-wide audit, with a powerful concentrate on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Management and dedication to the United Nations’ Sustainable Growth Objectives (SDGs).
Resultingly, Ricoh UK Merchandise (RPL) scored 138/151, giving the enterprise a wonderful ESG ranking of 91.39%.
From over 3000 licensed JOSCAR suppliers, Ricoh 3D is listed within the High 1% for Environmental Coverage & Administration, Company Social Accountability & Sustainability and Buyer Relationships, and High 10% for Local weather Change and Power Use & Waste.