Organization: Manufacturer of steel and innovative product development
Looking to Source: Bubble wrap
Results:
* Annual cost savings of more than $79,000.
* Rapid procurement of multiple sourcing options.
* A variety of pricing options from a diverse group of qualified suppliers.
The Objective
Our client, a small, independent roofing company, has only been in business since 2009, but it’s quickly expanding, both in size and in the products and services it offers. The client provides a traditional mix of domestic and commercial products, and is constantly developing new products. Always searching for ways to save on the bottom line, the company sought out Mawson Global to help it identify a reliable global sourcing partner that will help it save on the cost of shipping and packing materials.
The Approach
Because of Mawson Global’s expertise in globally sourcing materials, the client engaged us to identify reliable global sources for bubble wrap.
Because we have “boots on the ground” in China, we were quickly able to research a number of suppliers. Taking into consideration the client’s specifications for the product, we delivered a detailed list of suppliers from various provinces in China.
Our established rating system enables us to gauge the top suppliers by monitoring efficiency levels, reliability and quality. So within a short period of time, we were able to present the client with four different supplier options 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 more than $79,000.
No Additional Costs: There are no hidden costs or fees because Mawson Global operates on a fee-for-service model. This also means that the client pays for the service once and continues to enjoy the benefits for years to come.
Flexible Alternatives
Future options: Because of Mawson Global’s approach, the client not only has acquired a provider for its current needs, but has direct access to a number of suppliers for future projects as well.
Comprehensive approach: Mawson Global not only conducted its QuickLook Analysis, but engaged its Research Project capability as well.
Added Bonus: The client able to partner with a new supplier for the required product and can now quote on more product because of the cost savings.
Skilled, professional staff: Our Asia team members have been in the area for an average of six years, and during that time they’ve developed a streamlined process for selecting trustworthy, reliable suppliers that meet our high standards for quality and for 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 bubble wrap.