1. Using an EMS to Improve Supplier Performance September 28, 2005 Patti Carrier New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc.

2. September 28, 2005Patti Carrier2 Agenda About NHBBAbout NHBB Supplier programSupplier program –On-site contractors –Procurement practices –Critical suppliers (services) –Freight carriers What’s next?What’s next? –Life cycle assessments and procurement

3. September 28, 2005Patti Carrier3 About NHBB Founded in New Hampshire in 1946Founded in New Hampshire in 1946 Wholly owned subsidiary of NMB (USA) and Minebea Co., Ltd.Wholly owned subsidiary of NMB (USA) and Minebea Co., Ltd. Metal finisherMetal finisher HiTech Division in Peterborough, NHHiTech Division in Peterborough, NH –Global supplier of precision ball and roller bearings –Aerospace applications –Employs 500+ people

4. September 28, 2005Patti Carrier4 NHBB’s Drivers Applications – life criticalApplications – life critical Our ValuesOur Values –Quality –Integrity –Partnerships –Learning Organization –Social Sensibility ISO 9001 and 14001ISO 9001 and 14001 –Risk Management

5. September 28, 2005Patti Carrier5 On-Site Contractors Communicate Aspects – GuidelinesCommunicate Aspects – Guidelines –HVAC maintenance –Landscaping No lawn chemicalsNo lawn chemicals –Cafeteria No StyrofoamNo Styrofoam –Medical services –Forklift PM’s –Boiler PM’s

6. September 28, 2005Patti Carrier6 Procurement Practices Janitorial suppliesJanitorial supplies –Cleaners CapitalCapital Critical servicesCritical services –Questionnaires and surveys NEMA Premium efficiency motorsNEMA Premium efficiency motors CommoditiesCommodities –Buy Recycled

7. September 28, 2005Patti Carrier7 Procurement Practices -Buying Recycled

8. September 28, 2005Patti Carrier8 Some examples…….. Business cardsBusiness cards Company formsCompany forms Envelopes & letterheadEnvelopes & letterhead Corrugated cardboardCorrugated cardboard Packaging containersPackaging containers Paper towelsPaper towels Toner and ink cartridgesToner and ink cartridges

9. September 28, 2005Patti Carrier9 Critical services P2 questionnaireP2 questionnaire –Recognized value in P2 projects Supplier surveySupplier survey –9 simple questions EMS Users groupEMS Users group

10. September 28, 2005Patti Carrier10 EMS Users Group Selection criteria: Key SuppliersSelection criteria: Key Suppliers –Small business –Critical services Plating and coatingPlating and coating –Significant aspects NHBB partnered with EPA NE and NHDES to provide EMS trainingNHBB partnered with EPA NE and NHDES to provide EMS training –EPA invested $20,000 –NHBB offered suppliers “preferred” status

11. September 28, 2005Patti Carrier11 Results of EMS Program Supplier projects yielded energy savings, water reductions and solid waste reductionsSupplier projects yielded energy savings, water reductions and solid waste reductions –$280,300/yr cost savings Environmental benefits – beyond complianceEnvironmental benefits – beyond compliance Risk reduction in supplier business operationsRisk reduction in supplier business operations Enhanced competitivenessEnhanced competitiveness

12. September 28, 2005Patti Carrier12 Benefits to NHBB Risk reductionRisk reduction Cost controlCost control Improved supplier performanceImproved supplier performance Improved partnershipsImproved partnerships –Preferred suppliers offered new opportunities

13. September 28, 2005Patti Carrier13 Freight Carriers SmartWay Transport PartnershipSmartWay Transport Partnership –EPA and freight industry collaboration –Started February, 2004 –Partners are commercial, industrial and public sector organizations Commit to reduce GHG emissions and improve fuel efficiency of ground freight transportationCommit to reduce GHG emissions and improve fuel efficiency of ground freight transportation –Bmp’s –http://www.epa.gov/smartway/partners.htm http://www.epa.gov/smartway/partners.htm NHBB uses SmartWay Partners for product shipments (all outbound freight)NHBB uses SmartWay Partners for product shipments (all outbound freight) –All inbound freight currently being reviewed

14. September 28, 2005Patti Carrier14 Next steps Life cycle assessmentsLife cycle assessments –Challenges due to our applications –Non-product opportunities

15. September 28, 2005Patti Carrier15 Contact Information: Patricia Carrier Mgr., Facilities/Environmental New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. HiTech Division 175 Jaffrey Road Peterborough, NH 03458 603-924-3311pcarrier@nhbb.com