Save time and money on your mechanical parts
In the manufacture of mechanical parts, optimising costs and lead times is essential to remain competitive. At AS Industries, we have perfected our processes to help our customers make significant savings. Here are five practical tips for saving time and money on your mechanical parts.
1. Outsource your plans to us
Free up time for your teams
By outsourcing your plans to us, you free up time for your teams, who can then concentrate on higher added-value tasks. By delegating this responsibility, you reduce the need to manage several suppliers and can focus your efforts on developing your core business.
Design to Cost
The ‘Design to Cost’ approach consists of designing your parts in such a way as to minimise costs while meeting functional and aesthetic requirements. Our experts work closely with you to identify opportunities for savings right from the design phase. This not only reduces production costs, but also avoids costly rework in the future.
Choice of supplier
We can help you choose the best suppliers. Working with Chinese partners can improve your margins and keep you competitive, particularly in certain technologies. What’s more, we carry out surface treatment, inspection, assembly and fitting at our premises in Mérignac, guaranteeing the quality of your parts. By combining the advantages of lower production costs in China with our expertise in quality control, you get the best of both worlds.
2. Optimise your production and delivery times
Competitive lead times
Our lead times are around 5 weeks, comparable to those of local suppliers. In urgent cases, we can shorten these lead times thanks to our tailored logistics solutions. By reducing waiting times, you can speed up your production cycles and respond more quickly to your customers’ needs.
Fast storage and delivery
To meet your urgent requirements, we offer market orders with delivery within 24 to 48 hours and a safety stock. Our vast storage area enables us to guarantee continuous availability of your parts, even when demand fluctuates. By minimising stock-outs, you avoid costly production stoppages and ensure continuity of service for your end customers.
3. Ensure quality through rigorous controls
Double quality control
We carry out two levels of quality control: an initial check in China and a second in France. Before validating the departure of the parts, we systematically check the material and processing certificates using our spectrometer. This rigour ensures that the material complies with the required standards, which reduces the risk of non-conformity and the costs associated with returns or repairs.
EN 9100 certification
AS Industries is EN 9100 certified. We have our own inspection laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art tools, guaranteeing the reliability and accuracy of our inspections. Our suppliers are also audited regularly to maintain high quality standards. By guaranteeing quality from the very first delivery, you save time and resources by avoiding defects and rework.
4. Simplify your processes with a single point of contact
Overall project management
We are involved at every stage of your project: industrialisation, quality control, logistics and assembly. By centralising these services, we offer you a single point of contact, simplifying your processes and reducing indirect costs. This integrated management avoids wasting time coordinating different suppliers and ensures greater consistency in the quality of your products.
Franco-Chinese offer
Our Franco-Chinese team facilitates technical and logistical exchanges. We regularly visit China to audit our suppliers, thus ensuring the conformity and quality of the parts we produce.
5. Compare indirect costs and choose profitable solutions
Analysis of indirect costs
It is crucial to compare the indirect costs associated with your purchases in China with our offer. Our prices are DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), which includes all costs up to delivery to you. This means you don’t have to worry about extra costs or unforeseen circumstances. We also work to optimise transport costs according to your needs, for example by offering sea transport for large volumes.
Avoid over-quality
We tailor our services to avoid over-quality, by proposing appropriate and cost-effective technological solutions. This approach allows you to benefit from quality parts without paying for unnecessary specifications. By avoiding unnecessary expenditure, you can reinvest these savings in other strategic areas of your business.
By following this advice, you can optimise your mechanical parts manufacturing processes, save time and money, and guarantee the quality of your products. At AS Industries, we are committed to working with you every step of the way to provide tailor-made solutions to your specific needs. Contact us to find out more about how we can help you achieve your production goals.
