Optimas works with its partners to develop bespoke components which shed weight and complexity
OPTIMAS:
YOUR PARTNER
IN EFFICIENCY
fficiency. In our ever
changing world, where
globalization and rapidly
developing technologies
are driving competition
like never before, it is efficiency that sells.
Lean Manufacturing, Factory Automation,
Renewable Energy; all the major
advancements in industry over the past
decade can be linked back to efficiency
- even the latest hypercars are hybrids.
So, why would a manufacturer put its
production schedule at risk by operating a
less than efficient supply chain?
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As a leading supplier of fasteners and
C-Class components, Optimas Solutions
offers support and integration at every
level; helping its partners to cut costs,
standardize part numbers and maximize
productivity.
While they may not be as technically
complicated as other mechanical
components, fasteners play an important
role on every production line in the world.
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The huge quantities that are used on a
daily basis by even Small and Medium-
sized Enterprise (SME) manufacturers are
staggering, underlining the importance
of efficient supply chain management.
Standardizing designs to reduce part
counts; using new materials to shed
weight and complexity; ordering from a
single source to secure lower costs and
reliable supply; each of these activities can
have a significant and instant effect on the
bottom line.
Unfortunately the reality is that it requires
a great deal of expertise and time-
consuming analysis in order to integrate
such changes without interrupting a
busy production schedule. It’s very rare
that internal personnel – whether it’s
engineering, production or management
– have the capacity to investigate such
things while focusing on ‘bigger picture’
issues. Often these smaller details remain
unexplored, meaning that it is often an
area of opportunity that goes untapped.
Sourcing spare capacity
This is where an outsourced provider
of integrated supply chain solutions
and engineering support can add value
to production. The simple philosophy
at Optimas is that we work with each
customer as a partner, helping them reap
the rewards with minimum upheaval. Of
course, each customer has a different list
of capabilities, requirements, limitations
and expectations, so we build and deliver a
unique service for every one of our 4,000+
customers around the world.
Our service levels vary in complexity from
bulk supply of standard fasteners, through
to bespoke engineered components
delivered in high volumes to multiple
sites. In many cases we offer complete
management of a customer’s supply chain
for fasteners, c-class components and MRO
assets.
At the start of any partnership we spend
time getting to know the business: your
goals, strengths, products, capabilities
and future designs. Our team will assess
your current situation and coordinate
a suite of services that will help you to
streamline and improve your production
while keeping the total cost of ownership
in check. Once up and running, our process
of continuous analysis and assessment
allows us to deliver accurate reports, which
means our solution evolves with your
company over time.