In order to maintain the business flow, the Estimating and Material Planning department plays a vital role. The department’s main involvement with projects is at two crucial stages:

• The estimating stage prior to the project being awarded to EMMC (through the Estimating Group)
• The material planning stage after the project has been awarded to EMMC (through the Material Planning and Control Group)

The Department is responsible for the planning and management of the supply chain process with regards to both raw materials and fasteners, in addition to other special buyouts. This is done through the Material Planning and Control Group and includes the close involvement and coordination with the Procurement department with regards to the sourcing process and the selection of optimum suppliers whose delivery dates satisfy the project’s requirements.