Organization: Distributor of name brand beverages, snack foods and confections
Looking to Source: Soda bottles
Results:
- Annual cost savings of more than $200,000.
- Rapid procurement of multiple sourcing options.
- Diverse pricing options from a variety of qualified suppliers.
The Objective
For 13 years, our client has been the state distributor for Cadbury Schweppes beverages, which includes Pepsi Cola, Gatorade, Spring Valley and Red Bull. The company also bottles its own line of specialty soda drinks. The company contacted Mawson Global in order to improve its bottom line by discovering a reliable global sourcing partner to save on the cost of materials for soda bottles.
The Approach
After learning of Mawson Global’s proficiency in sourcing materials, our client engaged us to identify reliable global sources for its soda bottle business.
Our China-based staff researched a variety of suppliers, along with the company’s product specifications for the bottles, and we were able to recommend reliable suppliers producing the material in several China provinces.
We utilized our proven rating system to identify the top suppliers by marking efficiency levels, reliability and quality. Within a number of days, we presented the client with four soda bottle supplier options from different suppliers in China in our informative, easy-to-read Sourcing Report.
The Benefits
Significant Annual Cost Savings
Substantial Savings: As a result of Mawson Global’s global sourcing expertise, the client selected a vendor that will help it experience an annual cost savings of $200,000.
Outstanding ROI: Because Mawson Global operates on a fee-for-service model; the client only pays once for the process that now will save it significant costs for years to come.
Less Stress & More Flexibility
Multiple sourcing options: Mawson Global was able to identify a number of suppliers to fit our needs.
Future options: Because of Mawson Global’s approach, the client not only has acquired a provider for its current needs, but also has direct access to suppliers for future glass projects.
Comprehensive approach: Mawson Global not only conducted its Sourcing Project to identify the best soda bottle partner(s) for the client, but also conducted our Quicklook analysis, as well as our Research Project.
Quick Results
High Efficiency: Mawson Global sourcing experts conducted a timely and robust search for suppliers that not only could provide the required materials, but also could do so with significant cost savings.
Skilled, professional staff: Our staff in Asia has been with Mawson Global an average of six years, and they have streamlined the process of selecting trustworthy, reliable suppliers that meet our high standards for quality and customer service. This team, combined with our proven supplier ratings system, is why we were able to quickly address our client’s request for global sourcing options for its soda bottle business.