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Next-Gen Control - How CCL Design Helped a Motor Control Giant Navigate Challenging Times [Case Study]

CCL Design Redefines Advanced Materials and Processes

A global leader in motor control systems faced a perfect storm: unfavourable market conditions, component shortages, and escalating supply chain costs. They turned to CCL Design for a solution. Through close collaboration, leveraging expertise in materials science, advanced industrial printing capabilities, and streamlined manufacturing processes, CCL Design delivered a comprehensive solution that:

  • Significantly reduced waste
  • Created substantial supply chain efficiencies
  • Delivered improved value and a competitive edge

Turning Inventory into Opportunity: A Material Advantage

A sharp decline in market demand left our customer with excess inventory and reduced future production plans. This coincided with their ongoing development of a next-generation product line. CCL Design seized this opportunity to reassess its existing supplier role and identify a next-generation Membrane Keypad option that would deliver increased value.

 

Our team, comprised of materials scientists, production experts, and commercial specialists, embarked on a multi-faceted strategy:

Boosting the Bottom Line
  • We replaced existing hard-coated films and adhesive tapes with our latest in-house alternatives, significantly improving our customer's cost position.
Minimizing Waste and Expenses
  • Our solution drastically reduced production-related waste and associated costs.
Developing an Integrated Solution
  • We provided a more complete and integrated solution, streamlining processes and enhancing performance.

The result was a next-generation offering that leveraged CCL Design's global coatings and automated manufacturing capabilities, providing a significant advantage in the marketplace.

Less is More: Streamlining for Success

By bringing key materials and processes in-house, CCL Design eliminated two complete production stages. This dramatically improved the supply chain, enhanced sustainability metrics, and maximized overall value for our customer. The fully-integrated solution simplified operations, optimizing efficiency and responsiveness. This allowed our customer to focus on their core competencies and accelerate the launch of their next-generation product.

 

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