Tecnical information
Component assembly
Customer / Industry
Manufacturer of hospital beds
Background
The customer bought gas springs from Lesjöfors (2 pcs.), cables (from another supplier) and a handle (4 items) from another supplier. The customer assembled them themselves.
Action
Lesjöfors purchases all the components, takes over component sub assemblies and delivers three units.
Improvement
The customer reduces the number of suppliers from three to one, and the number of items from eight to three.