Speed to Market Case Study: Alacriant Delivers Innovation and Efficiency in Custom Machine Builds
The Speed to Market Case Study explores how Alacriant, a manufacturing partner, successfully addressed a time-sensitive challenge faced by a customer with a 21-unit machine build requiring a specialized attachment for their end user.
Problem Statement
Our customer urgently needed a custom attachment for a 21-unit machine build but lacked the time and resources for an internal production. The tight deadline required samples within a week and full production completed four weeks later. Processes involved in the build included laser cutting, forming, machining, welding, paint, assembly, and kitting.
Methodology
Alacriant provided budgetary pricing within 24 hours of the customer’s request.
- Engineering Collaboration: The engineering department collaborated with the customer to modify prints, reducing costs and improving manufacturability.
- Rapid Prototyping: Utilized the Prototype division to produce the first components in days.
- Efficient Production: The weld team completed the first unit in under a week for customer evaluation.
- Full Production and Kitting: Once approved, the additional 20 units were produced per the schedule, including kitting for streamlined shipping.
Objectives
Support
Alacriant provide rapid support for the
customer’s custom attachment
requirements.
Delivery
Alacriant deliver samples within a week
and complete full production in four
weeks.
Costs
Alacriant enhance cost efficiency and
manufacturability through engineering
collaboration.
Analysis
The key findings include:
- Alacriant’s rapid response and collaboration mitigated time constraints.
- Engineering modifications by Alacriant enhanced cost-effectiveness.
- Alacriant met tight deadlines with efficient prototyping and production.
- Alacriant streamlined logistics complexities through kitting.
Lessons Learned
- Swift collaboration is essential for meeting tight deadlines.
- Engineering modifications can enhance cost efficiency.
- Kitting simplifies logistics and adds value to the customer.
Recommendations
Based on the success of this case study, we
recommend exploring similar collaborative projects to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and
streamline logistics.
Conclusion
The Speed to Market Case Study demonstrates Alacriant’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
The successful partnership approach not
only met immediate needs but also resulted in the recognition and award of additional projects.