SPI has adopted vertically integrated manufacturing solutions to ensure our customers receive high value and on-time delivery of products. By managing the entire supply chain of each plastic part, our customers enjoy cost savings, maximized efficiency and value along with consistency throughout their product line.
Vertically integrated manufacturing includes multiple phases of plastic parts development.
Managing each phase of the development process allows SPI to deliver a full-service solution to our customers. Integrating the entire process from concept to delivery helps maintain the integrity of each product and allows for delivery of ready-to-use Quality Parts, On Time, At a Fair Price.
Examples of SPI’s vertical integration capabilities:
Product Design and Development Support
- CAD design support
- CAD drawing support
Engineering
- Mold engineering support
Plastic Mold Making
- Mold Testing
Material Sourcing
- Potential economies of scale on sourcing standard resins
- Source Non-plastic components from outside vendors
Plastic Mold Production
- Blow molding
- Injection molding
- Thermoforming
Assembly
- SPI Manufactured Components
- SPI Sourced Components
- Customer Sourced Components
Packaging / Pack Out
- Labeling / Branding
- Product Package and Insert Design
Distribution
- Delivery truckload or LTL to Customer Warehouse
- Drop Ship product direct to end user
Warehousing
- Short term warehousing of customer finished goods
Sales and Marketing
- Online sales
SPI works with OEM’s of all sizes. From small start-up companies to large corporations, we consistently hear how challenging it is to get a product to market.
When your plastic part or plastic product has to be ready, you don’t have time to research multiple manufacturing blow molders, injection molders or thermoformers — let alone attempt to integrate all of their schedules. SPI’s vertically integrated manufacturing streamlines each phase while reducing costs, delays, and errors.
Examples of how SPI’s vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities have benefited our customers:
A new customer came to SPI Blow Molding with a new product that required blow molding, injection molding and assembly. With our vertical integration the customer was able to achieve cost benefits with design, tooling, manufacturing and shipping. The cost and time benefit allowed them to increase market share by offering new product to the market with shorter lead time and a lower cost.
A current blow molding customer was having delivery issues with their current thermoforming supplier. Through SPI’s family of processing capabilities, we are able to thermoform the components at one plant and CNC trim the components at another. SPI has solved their delivery issues and headaches. This integration of manufacturing allowed SPI to help their customer meet current demands and avoid the loss of orders.
Benefits of Vertically Integrated Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management:
Cost Savings – Overall reduced manufacturing costs drives lower part pricing for the customer
Sustainability – Less impact on the environment (reduced travel, part handling, packaging, etc.)
Improved Communication – Work with one project lead instead of multiple managers in different locations
Maximized Value – Keeping manufacturing in the United States and Great Lakes Region – Supporting local economy helps your community and also increases sustainability
Better Consistency – Fewer organizational differences reduces finger pointing and drives accountability.
Increased flexibility and Customization – Each process affects the next. When a change is considered all project heads or engineers can be brought up to speed together and concerns can be addressed.
Reliability – We are committed to delivering high quality, reliable parts.
Maximized Efficiency – Improved communication, consistent points of contact, No concerns of delayed shipping,
Manufacturing demands increase daily and we are all tasked with finding ways to increase efficiency and maximize value. SPI wants to take the headaches and unforeseen costs out of your product development. Give us a call today. We can review your project to optimize supply and delivery, Quality Parts, On Time, At a Fair Price.