Process Optimization Impact
The driving factor behind outsourcing the stamping of metal parts is, of course, the cost savings. Typically, outsourcing stamped metal assemblies costs noticeably less than manufacturing in-house. These savings are realized by reducing labor costs, overhead maintenance costs, distractions and redundancy costs.
Buying all of those individual parts takes hours away from the purchasing department or material handling, and once all of the parts arrive — likely not all at the same time — you must have somewhere to store them. Once the pieces are stored, personnel must make sure all of the correct parts get to the production line at the right time.
Another reason manufacturers should outsource the metal stamping process is expertise and timing. An OEM or tier manufacturer may not have enough trained workers to manufacture every single component of its finished product. Hiring workers who understand stamping, machining, and assembly is difficult. Ensuring there's enough work to keep them busy long term is another challenge. Kravzik solves this with single-source manufacturing — one supplier, one quality system, one delivery.
