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OEM Supply Chain – Chassis Frame
Background
- Tier 1 — Chassis Frame Manufacturer
- Brownfield launch
- Client requested an operational review and resourcing plan
Key Business Issues
- Unable to hit production launch milestones
- Hourly expedites for first 3 months of launch
- Manufacturing Capacity deficiency
- Manufacturing Process Constraints
- Substandard Stamping Tooling
Results
- Evaluated 30 Tier II Suppliers for Business Transfer Readiness in 45 days
- Evaluated current manufacturing processes, increased throughput by > 25%
- 50% volume decontent from an existing supplier, with business transfer and launch at new Tier 1
- Review supply chain logistics for a smooth transition
By the Numbers
50%
Resourced 50% of product in 9 months
45 days
Deep Dive program readiness: 30 Suppliers evaluated in 45 days
25%
Increased current supplier throughput by 25%