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.

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