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Logistics & Availability

Secure supply. Take responsibility.


In industrial automation, a solution does not end with the technical definition.
It must be available – precisely when it is needed.

With logistics & availability, STASTO assumes responsibility for a predictable, coordinated supply throughout the entire period of use.

Availability requires clear agreements

Different applications and projects require different models.

That is why STASTO offers two clearly defined contract types that ensure security of supply and transparency:

  • STASTO framework contract
  • STASTO stockholding contract

Both models follow clear rules and create reliability for customers and STASTO alike.

STASTO framework contract

Plannable quantities. Fixed prices. Clear timeframe.


The STASTO framework contract is based on a purchase order

Over an agreed period with a defined minimum quantity.

This quantity:

  • is available on demand for the customer
  • is provided at a fixed price
  • Creates cost and planning reliability

The framework contract is particularly suitable for:

  • Series machines
  • Plannable projects
  • Applications with constant demand

It reduces procurement efforts and creates clear, long-term structures.

STASTO stockholding contract

Availability without minimum contract term.


The STASTO stockholding contract is designed for maximum flexibility.

Features:

  • No time limit
  • Fixed call-off quantity
  • Stock is held at STASTO
  • Price changes are possible

If the customer decides to terminate the contract, the remaining stock quantity must be purchased in full.

This model is particularly suitable for:

  • Fluctuating demand
  • long-term applications without a fixed timeframe
  • Customers who prioritize availability

Clear rules create safety

Both contract types are based on a common principle:

  • Transparent agreements
  • Clear retrieval logic
  • Defined responsibilities

This prevents grey areas and ensures reliable processes throughout the entire period.

Infrastructure as the basis for availability

Reliable logistics does not happen by chance.


It is based on clear processes and the appropriate infrastructure.

STASTO invests specifically in structured storage and provisioning systems, including an automatic small parts warehouse.

This infrastructure enables:

  • Reproducible processes
  • Fast and low-error provisioning
  • Reliable execution of framework and inventory holding contracts

For our customers, this complexity remains in the background.

What matters is the result: availability when it is needed.

Logistics in interaction with other services

Logistics & availability unleash their full impact especially in combination with:

This ensures that solutions are not only defined, but also permanently secured.

Responsibility over the entire period

STASTO does not see logistics as shipping, but as part of the solution.


We take responsibility for ensuring that the agreed components are available in accordance with the selected contract type – transparently and reliably.

Frequently asked questions about logistics & availability at STASTO

At STASTO, it’s not just about stock levels, but about reliable supply. Our logistics solutions ensure that defined products and packages are available precisely when they are needed – perfectly aligned with your processes.

A framework contract is an order placed for an agreed period with a fixed price and a defined call-off quantity.

This quantity is available to you at any time – at a fixed agreed price.


  • Planning reliability over a defined period
  • Price stability regardless of market fluctuations
  • Reduced administrative effort through clear call-off processes

Under the stockholding contract, STASTO assumes responsibility for storing a firmly defined call-off quantity – without any time limit.

Price changes are possible, but the availability of the agreed quantity remains guaranteed.

If the contract is terminated, the customer undertakes to purchase the remaining stock quantity.

This keeps the solution economical and transparent for both parties.

Particularly suitable for machine builders, series manufacturers, and companies with recurring demand or fluctuating capacity utilization.

The automated small parts warehouse enables fast, reliable retrievals and a high level of process reliability.

It is the technical basis for short response times and constant availability.

Yes.
Framework and stockholding contracts are frequently combined with STASTO AutomationPackages, combinations or SchedulePackages – for a seamless, plannable solution.

STASTO assumes responsibility for the agreed quantities, call-offs and processes – within the framework of the defined contract models.

The starting point is always a joint discussion: requirements, call-off quantities and processes are analyzed and then transferred into a suitable contract model.

Talk about your supply

We will be happy to work with you to determine which logistics and availability model best suits your application, planning, and organization.

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