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Outsourced Heavy Assembly
SPP provides outsourced manufacturing and sequenced just-in-time delivery of Class 8 truck subassemblies including axles, chassis, and diesel engines to both Volvo-Mack and International. Our facilities are able to assemble,sequence, and just-in-time deliver complex customized orders for our clients. This allows them to reduce costs and run streamlined manufacturing lines. Although we currently focus on Class 8 truck assembly, our flexible production facilities, manufacturing expertise, and logistical systems give us the capabilities to engage in a range of assembly activities.
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Services
SPP offers a range of outsourced heavy assembly options including::
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Chassis assembly - Customized chassis assembly for Class 8 trucks.
Axle assembly - Axle assembly for Class 8 trucks.
Diesel engine grooming - Prepare diesel engines for final assembly.
Customized assemblies - Assembly of customized components based on customer specifications.
Power train grooming - Prepare power trains for final assembly.
Groom and mate axles - Prepare and mate axles prior to final assembly.
Install rear suspension - Complete the installation of rear suspension systems.
Frames and cross-member assembly - Assemble frames and cross-members and and install all components including steering gears, air piping, and ABS wiring.
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Advantages
Our manufacturing and logistics platform offers a variety of advantages including:
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Decreased unit costs - Our lean manufacturing processes and economies of scale decrease your per unit costs.
Lean Manufacturing - Our constant improvement lean manufacturing focuses on reducing waste through both automation and kanban or pull manufacturing. Utilizing the two pillars of lean manufacturing allows us to reduce your production costs.
Decreased working capital - Our just-in-time manufacturing and logistics capabilities allow your firm to decrease inventory, increase cash, and save money on short term financing.
Reduced Labor Costs - Our non-union facilities provide an opportunity to lower labor costs if your "legacy costs" exceed either competitors' or target costs.
Lowers risk - Our manufacturing platform offers the ability to quickly adjust production quantities in response to economic changes or customer needs.
Improve flow - We can help eliminate mura or unevenness in your system by manufacturing complex or customized products that create bottlenecks and quality problems.
Logistical capabilities - Our manufacturing clients also have access to our sophisticated manufacturing logistics systems and expertise.
Interface with multiple sub-suppliers - We can handle all interactions with suppliers allowing you to focus on your core business.
Right size - Our manufacturing solutions enable our partners to eliminate excess labor used only for complex assemblies.
Core competencies - We are solely focused on assembly, manufacturing, and logistics.
Reduce CAPEX - Partnering with SPP allows you to address space, tooling, and other constraints without large capital outlays for equipment and facilities.
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Case Study
SPP provides outsourced heavy assembly services for Volvo-Mack. We are responsible for a range of complex and customized assemblies that have allowed Volvo-Mack to improve production flow and reduce costs. SPP has a 100% just-in-time delivery record with our heavy assembly clients. |
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