{"id":2933,"date":"2018-10-31T11:09:21","date_gmt":"2018-10-31T11:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.becgroup.com\/?p=343"},"modified":"2023-02-15T10:18:54","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T10:18:54","slug":"the-reality-of-cost-cutting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.becgroup.com\/news\/the-reality-of-cost-cutting\/","title":{"rendered":"THE REALITY OF COST CUTTING"},"content":{"rendered":"

If something\u2019s cheap, there\u2019s probably a reason for it.<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019ve invented a new product, have a small batch or large production run, you\u2019ll have invested your time and energy into the concept and getting the right tooling and manufacturing suppliers are key to your product\u2019s market success.<\/p>\n

Here at BEC we offer inventors and product manufacturers a fresh approach, by working alongside them, and often third-party design teams, to conceptualise and modify design, run off prototypes, sample batches, tooling and plastic injection moulding, all from under one roof.<\/p>\n

However, we see all too often customers coming unstuck because they\u2019ve taken an opportunity to cut costs and move their tooling and production overseas.<\/p>\n

Guru Systems is a prime example.\u00a0 They manage consumers energy networks via an LED display box.\u00a0 Guru had engaged a tooling manufacturer in China.\u00a0 However, substandard materials, communication barriers and a large shipment going missing altogether brought the project to a shuddering halt.<\/p>\n

We always advise customers to think carefully before choosing an overseas manufacturing partner based solely on cost.\u00a0 If things go wrong, the time, extra cost and hassle factors are just not worth it in the long run.<\/p>\n

By the time Guru came to us, they\u2019d lost a full set of tools, multiple shipments and money in logistics.<\/p>\n

Our solution was simple, we took over the tooling, moulding, sub assembly, prototype manufacturing and dispatch all from our Hampshire plant.\u00a0 With Guru based in London, it was easy for the team to pop down or pick up the \u2018phone to check on progress at any time. We advised on a P20 steel which is a far more robust material than the aluminium which had been recommended in China.\u00a0 We etched out the cavities, ran off samples, applied the etched finish and shot blast effect, ran off a new tool and sent samples to client for approval.<\/p>\n

2 years on we\u2019re proud to still be Guru System\u2019s trusted supplier and have manufactured a number of tools, keeping costs as competitive as we can without compromising on quality.<\/p>\n

Our customers benefit from us having concept, prototype, tool manufacturing and product manufacturing teams working side by side, making the entire process far more efficient and effective.<\/p>\n

Our talented team of designers, toolmakers, plastic injection mould and filter manufacturers work with customers across a huge range of industries on a daily basis, refining concepts, and with their wealth of technical knowledge<\/a> and expertise recommend design and tooling modifications for a better manufacturing outcome.\u00a0\u00a0 Testament to this is our extensive portfolio of happy customers who come back to us time and time again.<\/p>\n

We offer inventors and product manufacturers a fresh approach, as our founder Geoff Elvy explains \u201cwe have a number of high profile companies come to us to help them take their concept through prototype and patenting into manufacture.\u00a0 We work closely with research and development departments through the full NPD process, helping create plastics solutions that get results for them and the consumer.\u201d<\/p>\n

The moral of the story, when choosing a supplier, look at the whole picture, consider all aspects from concept to distribution and factor in time and cost to solve any issues which may arise.<\/p>\n

For further information or a quotation please contact our friendly team on 01425 613131<\/a> or email <\/strong>hello@becgroup.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If something\u2019s cheap, there\u2019s probably a reason for it. Whether you\u2019ve invented a new product, have a small batch or large production run, you\u2019ll have invested your time and energy into the concept and getting the right tooling and manufacturing suppliers are key to your product\u2019s market success. Here at BEC we offer inventors and product manufacturers a fresh approach, by working alongside them, and often third-party design teams, to conceptualise and modify design, run off prototypes, sample batches, tooling and plastic injection moulding, all from under one roof. However, we see all too often customers coming unstuck because they\u2019ve taken an opportunity to cut costs and move their tooling and production overseas. Guru Systems is a prime example.\u00a0 They manage consumers energy networks via an LED display box.\u00a0 Guru had engaged a tooling manufacturer in China.\u00a0 However, substandard materials, … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":522,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2933","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\nTHE REALITY OF COST CUTTING - BEC Group<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cost cutting in manufacturing is not always beneficial in the long term. 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