Working with Mawson Global Leads to Cost Savings

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.

Mawson Global Case Study: Annual cost savings of $550,000

Industry: Building and construction

Looking to Source: Glass (colored, etched, clear and frosted)

Results:

* Annual cost savings of more than $550,000.

* Rapid procurement of multiple sourcing options.

* Multiple pricing options for several qualified suppliers.

* A sense of loyalty to Bank for introducing the company to Mawson Global.

The Objective

Our client, a steel fabricator and manufacturer, has a niche market in the installation of glass balconies on apartment buildings. The company wanted to save money on the various types of glass needed in the construction of these balconies. By the suggestion of its bank it contacted Mawson Global with hopes of not only identifying cost savings, but also a reliable global sourcing partner.

The Approach

The client reached out to Mawson Global after their bank referred them to us. We’ve worked with the referring bank with many clients and the bank recommended us because of our expertise in global sourcing and our ability to help the client reap the benefits of sourcing.

Taking the client’s product specifications for the finished product into careful consideration, our China-based staff researched a variety of suppliers, and we were able to recommend reliable partners producing the material in several China provinces.

We employed our proven rating system to identify the top suppliers by marking efficiency levels, reliability and quality. In less than a week, we presented the client with four different options from different suppliers in China in our informative, easy-to-read Sourcing Report.

The Benefits

Significant Annual Cost Savings

Substantial Savings: Thanks to Mawson Global’s global sourcing expertise, the client chose a vendor that will help it experience an annual costs savings of more than $550,000.

Awesome ROI: As a result of Mawson Global’s fee-for-service model, the client paid a one-time fee for our service, but the company will reap the benefits for years to come.

Future Options

Multiple sourcing opportunities: Mawson Global was able to identify several dependable supplier options to fit the client’s needs.

Future flexibility: Because of Mawson Global’s assistance, the client now has the ability to quote on more jobs because management can concentrate on installation, not manufacturing.

Added bonus: The owner of the company didn’t even have a passport before its alliance with Mawson Global. Now, four months later, he not only has a passport, but he’s importing the materials his company needs to be successful.

Strong Loyalty to the Referrer

Instilling trust: The referring bank has had a working relationship with Mawson Global for a number of years, and provided the client with a dependable and experienced global sourcing partner it can trust. The client’s relationship with the bank is stronger now because of the assistance it provided in the global sourcing process.

Comprehensive Approach: Mawson Global provided a full array of services for this client, applying its QuickLook Analysis, Supplier Research, Supplier Visits and Sourcing Project Management.

Annual Cost Savings of more that $133,956

Organisation: A turn-key construction solutions company

Looking to source: Access equipment

Results:

• Annual cost savings of more than $133,956.
• Rapid procurement of numerous sourcing options.
• Multiple pricing options for several qualified suppliers.
• A sense of loyalty to the bank for introducing the company to Mawson Global.

The Objective

One of Australia’s top turnkey construction solutions companies recently contacted Mawson Global in order to improve their cost savings on access equipment. The construction company was in need of a reliable global sourcing partner that could help it save on equipment costs and improve its bottom line.

The Approach

The company initially reached out to Mawson Global after its bank referred them to us. The bank, which has been working with Mawson Global for several years, encouraged the client to contact us in order to help with their global sourcing efforts.  

Our China-based staff reviewed approximately 30 suppliers, along with the company’s product specifications for its access equipment, and we were able to recommend reliable suppliers producing the equipment in several China provinces.

We used our proven rating system to identify the top suppliers, marking efficiency levels, reliability, and quality. Within 21 days of submitting their request, we presented the client with three access equipment options from different suppliers in China in our informative, easy-to-read Sourcing Report.

The Benefits

Significant Annual Cost Savings

Substantial savings: With Mawson Global’s global sourcing assistance, the client selected a supplier partner that will help it experience an annual cost savings of $133,956.

Outstanding ROI: Our fee-for-service model means the construction company will continue to experience significant cost savings for years to come – at not additional cost.

Less Stress & More Flexibility

Hassle-free sourcing management: The client was so pleased with Mawson Global that it’s outsourced the management of its sourcing efforts to us – enabling the company’s leadership to focus on more pressing matters, like growing the business.

Rental opportunities: Mawson Global’s sourcing efforts also helped to provide our client with the opportunity to rent its access equipment when it’s not in use, which will allow the company to gain rental revenue on its machines.

Quick Results

High efficiency: Mawson Global sourcing experts quickly and thoroughly assessed those suppliers that could best meet the client’s needs and provided the cost-saving options it needed to remain competitive in the construction sector.

Skilled, professional staff: Our staffers in Asia have 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, are why we were able to quickly address our client’s request for global sourcing options for its access equipment.

Greater Loyalty to the Referrer

Instilling trust: The bank’s previous work with Mawson Global was a conduit to providing the construction company with a dependable and experienced global sourcing provider that it can trust. The client’s relationship with its bank was also fortified during the global sourcing process because it proved that the bank has its client’s best interests in mind.