AMPS® Process
Advanced Managed Project Services
The AMPS process encompasses six basic steps, each one deliberately simple.
Step 1 - Establish materials list
Summit works with engineers and project managers to determine an accurate list of materials required for each stage of the project. The materials list forms the basis of the project’s electronic catalog, providing for long lead time items and minimizing non-stock items. Our central replenishment department ensures required inventory is available and establishes minimum/maximum levels for each item. This initial set up helps establish the most cost-effective inventory plan at the outset of the project.
Step 2 - Process action team
Next, we form a process action team. This team works with project managers, attending regular meetings and coordinating procurement and delivery activities. The purpose of the team is to proactively deal with any scheduling or supply changes.
Step 3 - Set up storage location
A storage location is then set up. This may be an on-site manned (or unmanned) job trailer, a separate Summit warehouse or warehouse space within the customer’s facility managed by Summit. Set up includes providing all necessary equipment such as forklifts and computers, as well as inventory.
Step 4 - Set up in SAP
The storage location is set up in SAP as a Summit-managed “ship-to” location with its own individual inventory requirements, income and expense records, and transaction records. This results in more accurate ordering and delivering, as well as more specific reporting capabilities.
Step 5 - Staging and release of materials.
Through SAP, materials staging and release is a smooth and simple process. Approved employees can submit orders at the storage location and receive what they need immediately. Managers can also order materials through the electronic project catalog and have them delivered to the job site as needed.
Step 6 - Transaction tracking and reporting
The process includes continuous transaction tracking and reporting. Summit can provide customized usage reports on a predetermined schedule, or can allow the customer to generate on-demand reports.