Case Studies - 4
International Office Furniture manufacturer, supply of components
Scope:
- Outsource selected manufacturing operations from Far East
- Retain only the assembly and test facilities and the manufacture of complex components
- Maximise global outsourcing opportunities
- Cost reduce the outsourced components with strong R&D input
Implementation:
- Strong supply relationships established with the back up support from our associate office in Taiwan and China
- Substantial cost savings achieved
- Development of new products to provide market lead
- Full product and component outsourcing analysis developed
- Identification of other items to outsource
- Full control of supply chain into UK warehouse
