In the wake of the numerous crises in recent years, many companies have learnt just how fragile supply chains are and how heavily their own manufacturing processes rely on certain raw materials and components. They had to (and still have to) cope with periods of downtime – sometimes lengthy ones – during which deliveries and invoicing could not take place due to a lack of components or operating resources. Many a company found itself in a sales and cash flow crisis, with some even teetering on the brink of collapse.
The market situation has hardly stabilised; new conflicts and challenges have arisen, and the supply of raw materials and intermediate goods remains highly volatile. In addition to lost revenue due to an inability to deliver, there is a risk of heavy penalties from key customers and irreparable damage to the company’s reputation.
However, even if the required spare part can be delivered within a reasonable time in the event of a machine breakdown, this is rarely cause for unqualified celebration; costs have risen significantly, and some manufacturers are looking to ‘make a profit’ by charging a hefty price for what can sometimes be a lengthy delivery.
Because liquidity is tight across the board and large stock levels tie up a lot of capital, engineering firms too have significantly reduced their spare parts stock and can usually only supply the most common parts at short notice. Anything beyond that takes time and is often overpriced.
OEM quality without long lead times
RÖLTGEN supplies such fully compatible parts and components in OEM quality – quickly, reliably and cost-effectively. This ‘on-demand’ procurement reduces downtime and ensures greater plant availability, ultimately leading to improved cash flow. As a result, companies are no longer forced to maintain large stocks of spare parts, thereby tying up valuable capital that could be put to other uses.
Thanks to RÖLTGEN’s ability to manufacture on demand, it is even possible to extend the service life of older machines, particularly when spare parts for such machines have long since ceased to be produced or delivery times have become prohibitively long. The parts required are not only manufactured cost-effectively and to the highest quality, but also in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s exact specifications. After all, dimensions, materials and tolerances must be 100 per cent accurate.
These parameters are precisely determined in advance by RÖLTGEN’s design and manufacturing staff. Only once this analysis process has been completed can a statement be made regarding feasibility, price and the exact delivery date. After all, the same principles apply here: cost-effectiveness, speed, and the highest standards of quality and reliability.
