From Global to Local : How Ball Valve Manufacturing for Hydraulic Lifts Moved to India

Customer Challenges
Solution Offered
- Multiple Supplier Coordination
- Inadequate Technical Specifications
- Higher cost of Logistics & Import Duties
- Quality Standards with Interchangeability
Implemented regular updates and check-ins with suppliers to ensure alignment on timelines and expectations for each component.
Leverages our digital platform to track progress, manage schedules, and facilitate collaboration among all suppliers.
Clearly outlined each supplier's role in the manufacturing and post-processing stages to streamline workflows.
Designed & developed detailed technical drawings for the ball valve assembly, including specific dimensions and tolerances needed post-anodizing.
Worked closely with engineering teams to review and adjust designs based on feedback, ensuring feasibility of processes and tolerances are met
Created a detailed logistics management strategy that included timelines, responsibilities, and contingency plans for potential delays.
Manufacturing localised in India with German stds, serving the Indian market thereby reducing the cost of logistics from Germany to India
Localisation of products helped in saving import duty in India.
Established rigorous quality checks at each stage of the manufacturing process to ensure adherence to German standards.
Conducted interchangeability tests on product parts to verify compatibility and functionality, ensuring uniform quality regardless of origin.
Impact Created
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