Custom Cylinder Sourcing Case Study
Supplying precision-engineered cylinders to an international machine assembly company efficiently and cost-effectively.
The Challenge
An international machine assembly company required a reliable supply of custom-designed hydraulic cylinders for their production line. Their challenges included:
- Finding a manufacturer capable of meeting strict performance and quality specifications.
- Negotiating competitive pricing for specialized, non-standard components.
- Managing logistics and ensuring consistent, on-time delivery to avoid assembly line disruptions.
- Reducing the internal resources spent on sourcing and vendor management for specialized parts.
Our Solution
GSS acted as the client's procurement partner, leveraging our extensive network and sourcing expertise:
- Identified and vetted multiple specialist cylinder manufacturers.
- Negotiated favorable terms and pricing based on volume and long-term partnership potential.
- Managed the entire procurement process, including specification verification and quality assurance checks.
- Coordinated logistics to ensure just-in-time delivery aligned with the client's production schedule.
- Provided a single point of contact, simplifying communication and vendor management for the client.
The Results
By partnering with GSS, the client achieved significant benefits:
- Secured high-quality, custom cylinders meeting all technical requirements.
- Realized notable cost savings compared to previous sourcing efforts.
- Ensured a reliable and timely supply chain for critical components.
- Freed up internal resources to focus on core assembly operations.
- Established GSS as a trusted partner for sourcing specialized industrial equipment.