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Case Studies

Networking at Conference Leads to Immediate and Long- Term Savings (pdf)
Ultrafryer Systems needed a solution that would provide access to a network of top performing suppliers and help the company to save time on the identification, evaluation, and selection process of these suppliers.
[Press Coverage: Quality Magazine]

Strengthening Buying Power (pdf)
Stellar Industries boosts power through controlled competition, discounts, rebates and education.

Material Cost Reduction (pdf)
California-based manufacturer achieves significant savings in stainless steel by avoiding nickel surcharges.

Cost Savings through Energy Conservation (pdf)
Putting the spotlight on energy savings, employee morale, and improved safety, Main Steel improves quality of lighting at Bartlett, IL plant, saves on energy costs.

Material Consolidation through Supply Chain Efficiencies (pdf)
Manufacturer of walk-in coolers and freezers consolidates material supply chain and incorporates JIT to achieve significant material and inventory savings.

White Paper

Five Key Obstacles to Building a Reliable Supplier Network (pdf 121 kb)
U.S. manufacturers are being challenged by the most intense global competition in history. Passing on cost increases to customers can be extremely difficult and finding the right vendor partners is crucial to containing or reducing costs in this environment. However, for small and mid-sized manufacturers, the task of finding reliable and qualified suppliers can be even more difficult.