power cable SOURCING
About our power cable sourcing project
A house-hold recognised brand got in touch with Ardencraft after noticing that the power cables that they source from their UK distributor had varying levels of copper present in the wire. They reached out to Ardencraft to investigate the source of the issue and propose solutions.
Ardencraft investigated the supply chain and found that the power cables were sourced from West China and an area that was notorious for creating low-quality products. We proposed to find new power cable suppliers that could match their current price whilst increasing the average copper thickness from 0.63mm² to 0.75mm².
ARDENCRAFT UK
TESTIMONY
The supply chain investigation that Ardencraft carried out was impressive! It was also a pleasant surprise that they could provide very competitive pricing on their sourcing whilst drastically improving the quality of the products. We were doubtful at first but having placed several containers of orders with them, we have full trust in their supply chain and sourcing skills!
- Peter W - Senior Purchasing Manager
The project included:
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Investigating the root cause of the existing quality control issues, primarily why the cables varied in thickness of copper for C05 and C03 cables
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Source several cable factories in China that were able to mass produce the product to a high quality
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Create a 1m C05 and C03 cable type for both UK and EU plug types
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Created a full Incoming Quality Control strategy which sampled products - to check for mechanical and electrical properties against the specification before shipment
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Ensured all components were CE & ROHS Certificated - ensuring it is safe to use within the UK & EU market.
Achievements:
Successfully found the root cause of the quality issues in their current supply chain, allowing the customer to get refunds
Increased the average cable stand thickness from 0.63mm² to 0.75mm²
Found 5 suitable cable suppliers who are able to bid against one another for cable orders placed to Ardencraft
Mass production quotes for 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 units per SKU
Price reduction of 10% compared to their current UK distributors and alternative China suppliers
Increased visibility into the supply chain, specifically around the electrical properties of the cables
Ready to get started?
Mohammed Abid Ali (Ardencraft CEO)
To get started, simply use our calendar to book an initial 30 minute meeting with me. During our first meeting, we'll go over your product and discuss what sets it apart from the competition. From there, we can work together to develop a strategy that meets your business needs and helps it grow in a sustainable way.