Work Overview:

An industrial equipment manufacturer faced a sudden surge in customer demand that their current suppliers couldn’t meet. We initiated the project with a Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) review to find opportunities for reducing production time without sacrificing quality. By leveraging our trusted US supply base, we matched the manufacturer’s requirements to the best-fit suppliers. We handled contract negotiations, completed the first article inspection, and established supplier quality. This enabled the client to meet their increased demand while shortening cycle time and creating a more robust supply chain.

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Objectives:

1. Conduct DFM and DFA reviews to identify ways to optimize production without compromising quality.
2. Source manufacturers capable of handling increased demand and delivering quality products.
3. Establish supplier quality through first article inspections and implement a more resilient supply chain.

Scope of Work:

We implemented a comprehensive solution by:

• Conducting thorough DFM and DFA reviews to streamline production processes.
• Leveraging a US-based supply network to source manufacturers that met the client’s production and quality requirements.
• Managing contract negotiations and conducting first article inspections to ensure supplier quality.
• Meeting increased demand while reducing cycle time and enhancing supply chain resilience.

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Impact:

Our solution reduced production cycle time by 15%, improved on-time delivery during a demand surge, and strengthened the client’s supply chain, resulting in more reliable operations.