Situation:
Automotive parts supplier seeking to mitigate the risk of product launch and ongoing supply issues looked for a solution to proactively improve the overall performance of its supply base.

Solution:
ASG conducted supplier assessments of the existing supply base for business and operating performance designed to:

• Develop quantitative ratings of supplier performance in key operating categories
• Compare the performance of suppliers both within and across various commodity groups
• Develop process improvement and cost reduction plans

Result:
Potential ROI from this undertaking ranges from 2:1 to 20:1 with a payback range of six to 18 months, depending upon the supplier and individual situations.