Case Study · Electrical Supply
Electrical Supply: 4-Week Lead Time Cut to 3 With No Expedite Fee
Prioritizing the line and absorbing the expedite costs cut the four-week lead time to three at no extra charge, securing the ongoing repeat program.
United States · 2024
3-week lead time
4 weeks compressed to 3
0% expediting fee
Background
A US electrical supply distributor needed a repeat order of wire harnesses fast-tracked to support a downstream client's project recovery, but under tight budget constraints.
The Challenge
Standard lead times were too long: the client needed delivery within three weeks. Budget constraints meant they could not absorb any expediting fees.
Our Solution
We optimized production scheduling and prioritized the order on the manufacturing line, compressing the lead time from the standard four weeks down to three. We absorbed the internal expediting costs rather than passing them on.
The Result
We delivered on time within the three-week window at no additional cost to the client. The move secured the ongoing repeat program and strengthened the partnership.
Program Specifications
| Lead Time | 3 weeks (from 4-week standard) |
|---|---|
| Expediting Fee | 0% |