Case Study

Sourcing of precision Pins for off-road motorbikes
Project key figures: Manage the production of more than 100 references with multiple suppliers across China.
Making a fully functioning aftermarket part is not only about copying OEM parts; it is to understand all mechanical properties, size, shape and material used.
In testing and evaluating the OEM parts characteristics, this provides a benchmark for your aftermarket parts and furthermore a clear view of the requirements needed for a sustainable business
Services Provided
- Gathered and understood various clients technical design requirements
- Prepared the documents for suppliers’ bids, translation into Mandarin and dealt with all the necessary follow-ups.
- Factories visits including production capabilities assessment
- Produced various reports on suppliers’ abilities to handle the project
- Provided a clear picture of the current local production for the client to work with the right suppliers
- Organized client’s visit at multiple factory locations across China’s provinces
- Edited all necessary documents in local language for contracting all selected suppliers
- Handled suppliers payment including currencies exchange
- Assess production quality on key steps, and produce formal QC report for client’s decision
- Reception of the goods at the factory before last term of payment
- Organize the entire chain of logistics from the factories’ doors to the port of destination, including commercial invoices, packing lists and all documents required by local authorities
- Facilitated the communication between factories and client for product improvements and updates
Sourcing various mechanical parts for high-end motorbike with specific requirements
Project key figures: Manage the production of more than 400 references
Example Parts
- Fifteen Ball bearing references with specific requirements related to water tightness of ball bearings
- Maintenance free spherical plain Bearings with a dedicated liner adapted for off road use
- Low internal clearance needle Bearings with heavy load capacity
- Various custom NBR seals
- Precision ground pins, grinded within +/- 3um specs
- Hardened Collars, washers….