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Cost optimisation
in the automotive supply industry

How to reduce procurement costs

In the highly competitive automotive industry, optimising procurement costs is crucial to success.

Various corporate officials from automotive suppliers, such as purchasers, project managers, technical staff and others, are constantly looking for opportunities to source products at competitive prices. However, it is important to remember that quality and functionality must be right!

Are you one of them? Then you are surely familiar with the problem of achieving target prices. But with the right strategies and a holistic approach, you can achieve significant savings.

 

Understanding the entire procurement process

A key factor influencing the price of a moulded part is the complexity of the drawings and specifications. Highly complex specifications that include numerous extras drive up the price.
Here, it may be helpful to carefully review the requirements and simplify them if necessary.
In many cases, a reduced but well-thought-out design is sufficient to meet all requirements while reducing costs.

 

Our sales team will be happy to assist you in developing and customising your project!

Avoid over-design

Over-design is a common problem that leads to unnecessarily high costs. An overly detailed and complex adhesive tape solution can complicate the manufacturing process and thus also increase costs. It is therefore worth discussing the specifications with the supplier and working together to find out whether a simplified version of the moulded part can meet the same requirements.
Often, "less is more" and a simpler design can not only be cheaper, but also quicker to produce. This allows you to make significant savings in production costs.

 

An example:

Potential for optimisation in moulded parts

An example illustrates how different equipment variants of a moulded part can lead to different price levels:
By choosing the right variant, specific requirements and budgets can be met.

 

Basic

  • Continuous liner
  • Glued-on pull tab
  • Rough shape contour

Comfort

  • Simply divided liner
  • Glued-on handling tabs
  • Rough shape contour

Premium

  • Double-split liner
  • Handles made from protruding liner
  • Positioning aids
  • Precise shape contour

Holistic approach:
The entire process counts

Providing information that is not only too complex but also too sparse can be problematic. If the entire manufacturing process is not taken into account, a moulded part that initially appears inexpensive may turn out to be more expensive in the long run. If subsequent adjustments and optimisations are necessary, these will also increase the price accordingly. It is therefore important to keep an eye on the entire process – from the first steps to the final product. Sometimes, small optimisations in advance can lead to significant savings in subsequent processes.

 

Rely on experience and expertise

By taking these factors into account, you can achieve significant cost savings while increasing the efficiency of your procurement processes. Take advantage of our expertise to achieve your goals and remain competitive.

 

With our many years of experience in the automotive industry, we are well aware of the challenges faced by suppliers and offer tailor-made solutions. Through close cooperation and comprehensive advice, you can ensure that you not only get the best price, but also the optimal solution for your requirements. Avoid risks and rely on us as specialists who can help you save costs, time and stress.

Annkathrin Grube

Do you have questions about other topics or would you like to learn more about specific applications? Then feel free to contact me.

 

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agr@innotape.de