Embraer and Horizon Air have signed an agreement for the Embraer collaborative inventory planning (ECIP) programme, a bespoke expendables spare parts inventory management programme tailored to assist customers in slashing operational costs by optimising inventory levels. The deal ensures support for 41 E175s from Horizon Air's fleet operating at the company hub in Portland, Oregon. Additionally, the contract encompasses nine E175s set for delivery, amounting to coverage for 50 aircraft in total. All these jets are operated by Horizon Air under the Alaska Airlines banner.
“We are very pleased to welcome Horizon Air to the Embraer collaborative inventory planning. ECIP was designed to help our customers gain efficiency and reduce inventory costs in all operations. This is even more important for airlines with large fleets and fast growth like Horizon Air,” said Carlos Naufel, President and CEO, Embraer Services & Support.
ECIP presents numerous benefits to customers. Firstly, the bulk of the inventory investment is undertaken by Embraer, significantly reducing the investment typically borne by airlines. Moreover, fixed yearly pricing for each part enables customers to finely balance costs at guaranteed performance levels by Embraer Services & Support. The operation is data-driven, with weekly ordering recommendations based on customer usage and stock level data, generated using advanced software and collaborative input from Embraer Planning experience. Lastly, all airlines participating in ECIP can rely on Embraer's materials management expertise and a global logistics network boasting best-in-class performance.
