Case Study - 1
Multi-national pump company with strong export markets, medium to high volume components
Scope:
- Outsource casting manufacturing including high precision machining to substantially reduce cost base
- Retain only assembly and testing facilities
- Maximise global outsourcing opportunities for other projects
- Manage the supply chain
- Improve on time delivery performance
Implementation:
- Full product and component outsourcing analysis developed by working closely alongside customer own procurement team
- Substantial savings achieved through global sourcing of machined castings and patterns
- Outsourcing programme developed and project managed
- Regular visits made to the supply source to ensure quality is maintained
- Project delivered on time and within budget
- Lead time of component manufacture significantly reduced
Outcome:
Due to the success of the initial project other components have been globally sourced.
