The Challenge A manufacturer with a growing plastic component program needed to increase production capacity without sacrificing consistency, quality, or delivery performance. The part itself was relatively small, but annual demand was increasing quickly. Producing the component in a low-cavity mold required too many molding cycles, extended machine time, and created concerns about whether the…
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The Challenge A manufacturer relying on an existing injection mold was facing increasing concerns about production reliability, responsiveness and long-term supply continuity. The mold itself was still viable, but the existing supplier relationship had become difficult to manage. Lead times were inconsistent, communication was slow and the customer had limited visibility into production scheduling, maintenance…
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The Challenge For manufacturers sourcing injection-molded plastic components offshore, the lowest quoted piece price does not always translate into the lowest total cost. One AdvanTech Plastics customer had been dealing with the challenges that often accompany an extended international supply chain: long and unpredictable lead times, high inventory requirements, increased logistics costs, material availability concerns…
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