Next-Gen Control
How CCL Design Helped a Motor Control Giant Navigate Challenging Times [Case Study]
Posted on February 24, 2025
CCL Design Redefines Advanced Materials and Processes
A global leader in motor control systems faced a perfect storm: unfavourable market conditions, component shortages, and escalating supply chain costs. They turned to CCL Design for a solution. Through close collaboration, leveraging expertise in materials science, advanced industrial printing capabilities, and streamlined manufacturing processes, CCL Design delivered a comprehensive solution that:
- Significantly reduced waste
- Created substantial supply chain efficiencies
- Delivered improved value and a competitive edge
Turning Inventory into Opportunity: A Material Advantage
A sharp decline in market demand left our customer with excess inventory and reduced future production plans. This coincided with their ongoing development of a next-generation product line. CCL Design seized this opportunity to reassess its existing supplier role and identify a next-generation Membrane Keypad option that would deliver increased value.
Our team, comprised of materials scientists, production experts, and commercial specialists, embarked on a multi-faceted strategy:
The result was a next-generation offering that leveraged CCL Design's global coatings and automated manufacturing capabilities, providing a significant advantage in the marketplace.
Less is More: Streamlining for Success
By bringing key materials and processes in-house, CCL Design eliminated two complete production stages. This dramatically improved the supply chain, enhanced sustainability metrics, and maximized overall value for our customer. The fully-integrated solution simplified operations, optimizing efficiency and responsiveness. This allowed our customer to focus on their core competencies and accelerate the launch of their next-generation product.
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