SUPPLIER RELOCATION
Strategic component relocation for cost reduction and risk minimization in your supply chain.
Strategic repositioning for a resilient supply chain
End-to-end control of component relocations for cost optimization, risk minimization & performance enhancement.
- Your current supplier no longer meets your quality, cost or delivery performance requirements?
- Are you too dependent on a small number of suppliers and need a dual sourcing strategy?
- Cost-cutting programs require a realignment of your supplier structure?
There are many reasons for relocating suppliers – but the risk always remains the same: without careful planning and precise implementation, there is a risk of escalation with OEMs, supply chain disruptions and high follow-up costs.
T.A.S. FORCE takes over the complete management of your supplier relocation – from the identification of the optimal strategy to the selection and qualification of new suppliers to stable series production.
While others are still analyzing the risks, we have already successfully integrated the new supplier, optimized processes and realized savings – without jeopardizing the supply chain.
When does a supplier relocation make sense?
Performance problems of the current supplier
- Quality defects, delays or delivery failures
- Escalations with OEMs and high error costs
- Repeated process instabilities and weak OEE values
Risk minimization & supply chain resilience
(Dual-Sourcing Strategy)
- Avoidance of single-supplier dependencies
- Ensuring security of supply for critical components
- Risk protection in the event of geopolitical changes
Cost savings & purchasing optimization
(Best-Cost-Country Sourcing)
- Reduction of the total cost of ownership (TCO) through location optimisation
- Utilisation of suppliers in best-cost-countries (BCC) for strategic components
- Renegotiate purchasing conditions & develop alternative procurement sources
Technological development & innovation potential
- Switch to a supplier with greater process expertise or better production technologies
- Introduction of new production methods for greater efficiency & scalability
Performance problems of the current supplier
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- Quality defects, delays or delivery failures
- Escalations with OEMs and high error costs
- Repeated process instabilities and weak OEE values
Risk minimization & supply chain resilience
(dual-sourcing strategy)
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- Avoidance of single-supplier dependencies
- Ensuring security of supply for critical components
- Risk hedging in the event of geopolitical changes
Cost savings & purchasing optimization
(Best-Cost-Country Sourcing)
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- Reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO) through location optimization
- Use of suppliers in best-cost countries (BCC) for strategic components
- Renegotiate purchasing conditions & develop alternative procurement sources
Technological development & innovation potential
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- Switch to a supplier with greater process expertise or better production technologies
- Introduction of new production methods for greater efficiency & scalability
Our core services for a smooth supplier relocation
Strategy development & risk analysis
- Which relocation strategy brings the greatest added value - performance, costs or security?
- How can the relocation take place without production losses?
Our solution
- Detailed feasibility analysis & identification of the optimal relocation strategy
- Risk assessment & development of a step-by-step plan to secure the supply chain
- Evaluation of the impact on purchasing, quality, production & logistics
Track record
- Risk minimization through early identification of weak points - 100% stable SOP.
- Reduction of escalations through proactive supplier evaluation.
Supplier search & quotation process (RFI, RFQ, negotiation)
- How do you find the best supplier for your component?
- How do you achieve the optimum price-performance ratio?
Our solution
- Market analysis & identification of potential suppliers according to cost efficiency & performance
- Invitation to tender & request for quotation (Request for Information, Request for Quotation)
- Cost simulation & comparison of the best providers according to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Track record
- Up to 15 % savings through targeted new tenders & renegotiations.
- Minimization of supply risk through systematic supplier selection.
Supplier evaluation & qualification (PPAP, APQP, auditing)
- How do you ensure that the new supplier is reliable and efficient?
- What quality standards must it meet?
Our solution
- Detailed supplier audits (remote & on-site) to assess process capability
- PPAP and APQP processes for secure approval of the new supplier
- Qualification of new suppliers on the basis of automotive & OEM standards
Track record
- Structured supplier qualification has reduced the error rate by 35%.
- 100% series production capability thanks to early validation of all relevant processes.
Sampling & ramp-up management
- How do you ensure that the new supplier goes into series production without errors?
- How do you avoid delays or escalations with OEMs?
Our solution
- Initial sample production & validation of components under series conditions
- Test runs, final quality approvals & ensuring stable series production
- Escalation management & task force control in the event of start-up problems
Track record
- Stable ramp-up with 100% delivery capability from SOP.
- 40 % reduction in start-up problems thanks to close monitoring.
Ramp-down management of the previous supplier
- How do you prevent bottlenecks during the change of supplier?
- How do you ensure a controlled reduction in old deliveries?
Our solution
- Inventory build-up & bottleneck avoidance through coordinated ramp-down management
- Coordination with OEMs & internal departments to ensure delivery capability
- Requalification and validation of last delivery batches from the old supplier
Track record
- 100% security of supply during the entire relocation phase.
- Reduction of additional costs through precise control of the ramp-down phase.
Success Stories
Successful projects: Supplier relocation in practice
- 15 % savings through sourcing relocation to Eastern Europe (best-cost country sourcing).
- 100% stable series production after change of supplier in just 6 months.
- Reduction of single-supplier dependency through dual-sourcing strategy.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
"Why T.A.S. FORCE?" Your questions, our answers
Why T.A.S. FORCE for your supplier relocation?
- End-to-end control – from strategy to series release.
- Customized sourcing concepts – performance-, cost- & risk-oriented solutions.
- Fast implementation without interrupting the supply chain – stable ramp-up & controlled ramp-down.
- Experience with automotive & industrial suppliers – focus on OEM & Tier 1 requirements.
- Long-term effects through strategic supplier optimization – reduce costs, increase quality.
When do you need a supplier relocation?
- Your current supplier no longer meets your requirements.
- Your procurement costs must be reduced.
- You need a secure dual sourcing strategy.
- You want to minimize geopolitical risks in your supply chain.