Outsourcing of production processes

In multiple situations, several companies (particularly in Italy, where there are many small and medium-sized companies) may decide to outsource production processes. This means taking out of the company all the processes to make components or semi-finished products necessary for the finished product. When we talk about production processes, we mean not only mechanical processes (both traditional and additive), but also any heat, chemical or surface treatments.

There are many reasons that can lead the company to a similar decision:

• Cost: no large-scale investments are needed for all the infrastructure necessary for the production of the parts
• Quality: relying on specialised external companies, the added value is the know-how that they put in place in their sector
• Work volumes: by outsourcing some phases of production, the company ensures productivity and the progress of projects even in the peak phases

What are the advantages?

The reasons why a company decides to outsource some production processes can be varied; this decision brings with it some advantages:

• Economic advantages: especially in case of use of CNC machining, investments in machinery and training of highly specialized personnel can be considerable. By relying on a supplier experienced in the field can solve the problem, guaranteeing a reliable and high quality product, with sustainable costs.
• Qualitative advantages: those who work in the specific sector required for years, have gained knowledge and experience in the process probably very difficult to achieve (especially in a short time). In this way it is guaranteed to receive from the supplier a product that meets all the required standards and is up to the needs.
• Production advantages: the company has its own production capacity, which can be modulated and managed throughout the year. Adding new departments could compromise the company's flexibility and speed in meeting deadlines. When you choose an external supplier, it guarantees deliveries on time, without impacting the company's workload.
• Logistical advantages: external storage services can also be requested. In the event of limited space or in any case a need not to overload the internal warehouse, it is possible to request external suppliers to store any raw material purchased or parts made or semi-finished assembled, pending use during the final assembly phase.
• Partnership: During the choice phase of a supplier, the best approach is to evaluate the possibility of building a long-term partnership relationship. Instead of framing the external company as a simple executor of services, it is always advisable to establish a relationship of trust and collaboration that leads to a win-win condition for both partners. In this way it will be possible to carry out a constant improvement of the product and its components, the production process and the overall management of supplies.

What types of work on behalf of third parties can we perform

Third party services can be of the most varied types. Traditional or innovative (3D printing)  mechanical machining may be required to provide prototypes or finished parts. You can also take advantage of processing and assembly services, so as to receive assemblies already assembled and ready to be used in the final product. There are also quality control services, material storage, special treatments.

In this specific case, we can provide different types of CNC precision machining:

• 3-axis CNC milling: maximum dimensions 900x600 mm
• Drilling

Bulk production

Thanks to our fleet of machines and experience over the years, we are able to guarantee high quality and production standards. Given our flexibility and organization in workloads, we provide the details in no time. This is generally valid for limited quantities. In case of production requests for many pieces, it will be necessary to add a step of comparison and evaluation with the customer for the scheduling of deliveries, in order to organize the production in the best possible way.