Barb Navratil This is Me

 Web References

1. 1. Power-eng

   www.pepconet.com/powe-eng.htm - [Cached]

   Published on: 11/14/2005   Last Visited: 11/28/2005

   "Our goal is to look at the lowest total cost of ownership when choosing a company to form a partnership with," said Barb Navratil, strategic sourcing specialist for FirstEnergy. In this position, Navratil is responsible for handling contracts and coordinating sourcing strategies for various commodities used by FirstEnergy maintenance workers.
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   According to Navratil, FirstEnergy personnel liked what they saw at Wright Tool - good quality and service. "We're getting a better quality tool at a better price," Navratil said.
   
   Another advantage of partnering with Wright Tool was its ability to quickly meet FirstEnergy's needs. "Wright is a local company with maximum inventory of tools that can be shipped immediately - immediately meaning two to three days and not weeks. That was critical," said Navratil.
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   Navratil offered this advice for establishing a successful vendor partnership: "Pick a good distributor.

2. 2. pepei.pennnet.com

   pepei.pennnet.com/Articles/Art - [Cached]

   Published on: 6/3/2005   Last Visited: 6/3/2005

   ,Our goal is to look at the lowest total cost of ownership when choosing a company to form a partnership with,, said Barb Navratil, strategic sourcing specialist for FirstEnergy. In this position, Navratil is responsible for handling contracts and coordinating sourcing strategies for various commodities used by FirstEnergy maintenance workers. ,We evaluate material costs, quality, reliability, freight costs, lead time, cost reduction opportunities and standardization.,
   ...
   According to Navratil, FirstEnergy personnel liked what they saw at Wright Tool - good quality and service. ,We,re getting a better quality tool at a better price,, Navratil said.
   
   Another advantage of partnering with Wright Tool was its ability to quickly meet FirstEnergy,s needs. ,Wright is a local company with maximum inventory of tools that can be shipped immediately - immediately meaning two to three days and not weeks. That was critical,, said Navratil.
   ...
   Navratil offered this advice for establishing a successful vendor partnership: ,Pick a good distributor.