Today's wireless electronics market is full of "solutions providers" offering
fragmented portfolios of products and services. CertiCell understands the
bottom line benefit for its customers resulting from a limited number of vendor
partners providing a wider range of customizable programs. As a solutions
provider, CertiCell has made a significant investment in proprietary systems,
facilities and cutting edge innovations backed by outstanding customer service.
Company-owned domestic and off-shore repair facilities
With domestic
and off-shore options, CertiCell is able to maximize both profit and working
capital. All facilities provide "closed loop" refurbishing capabilities
(one board in, one board out).
Unmatched repair and salvage capabilities
CertiCell offers Level
4 board repair with a focus on quality and yield maximization. The
company's historical yield rate exceeds typical on-shore industry performance.
ISO Certification
CertiCell adheres to the most rigorous
standard for quality. The company's Hong Kong facility is ISO 9001:2008
certified with other facilities currently in the implementation process for
certification.
OEM Qualified
CertiCell works closely with the major
manufacturers in the wireless electronics industry and has secured certification
from over 10 leading OEMs.
Proprietary Systems
CertiCell has invested in the development of
proprietary information technology systems that allow it to operate more
efficiently and offer its customers products and services that can be customized
to their specific needs:
- In-bound Identification & Data Entry and Discrepancy Reporting
Every electronic
device received in a CertiCell facility is processed using an in-bound
identification system. This system enables CertiCell to accurately
identify the device, record that asset into the inventory management system,
populate the shop-floor control system, as well as provide data entry and
discrepancy reporting.
- Software Management
CertiCell has made a
significant investment in its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application in
order to provide for fully integrated financial management and planning,
materials planning, customer relationship management, human resources management
and project management. The ERP system is also integrated with the
company's in-bound identification and shop-floor control systems. In
short, CertiCell has an information technology platform designed to support a
multi-national organization with a massive complexity of parts and products as
well as a supply chain that spans the globe.
- Shop-Floor Control
To ensure comprehensive
accountability and traceability of all devices in its possession, CertiCell
created a custom shop-floor control system specifically addressing the
requirements and needs of the wireless electronics market while providing full
traceability.
- Recycling
CertiCell's priority is to preserve maximum
value of all electronics devices returned for processing. However, for
those devices that need to be retired, the company practices a "Total
Consumption Recycling" process, which ensures that all designated materials are
completely destroyed utilizing EPA approved processes.
CertiCell understands and recognizes the importance of turnaround time, as well
as the carrying cost of capital. By leveraging the capabilities of its
company-owned facilities in Hong Kong and the Philippines, CertiCell is able to
introduce the yield factor into the equation and trade off a slightly higher TAT
(and resulting carrying cost) against a significantly higher yield that could be
typically accomplished in an on-shore repair facility. Utilizing off-shore
assets to focus on yield maximization and parts reclamation and repair allows
CertiCell to offer cost-effective solutions to its customers.