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Global and Local Integration

driving your global competitiveness

  • 1. Global Sourcing
  • 2. Localization Expertise
  • 3. Broad Lineup of Products

1. Global Sourcing

Issue

Find and select cost competitive and high quality vendors globally.

Solution

Given increasingly globalized supply chain requirements in the automotive industry, cost competitive and high quality component supply is essential. However, locating and selecting those vendors can be a daunting task. We have a wealth of resources and networks to access the highest quality and most cost competitive vendors across the globe.

  • Global Resource
    As the solution arm of Metal One, we have the capability to access the highest quality and most cost competitive vendors across the globe.

  • Network of Quality Vendors
    Our network of vendors include established manufacturers with a long track record of high engineering capabilities and strong commitment to quality.

Result

Competitive global production
Our customers could revamp their global production and stay ahead of competition anywhere in the world, by achieving a higher efficiency balancing supply management and quality with cost for fastening components.

2. Localization Expertise

Issue

Locate reliable source of vendors in local market.

Solution

Due to shift of supply chain into new and emerging markets, our customers face the difficult requirement of locating reliable vendors in their markets. We address this necessity with our local know-how and vendor management practices.

  • Local Know-how
    We have established offices in seven countries and accumulated a wealth of local know-how. Building on this, we could tune our solution to local business content to provide a reliable sourcing platform.

  • Vendor Management Practices
    We do not limit our service merely to finding and selecting reliable vendors. We also commit to building a strong relationship with them, so that quality and cost competitiveness are always provided.

Result

Robust local content rate
Our customers can increase their local content rate and global competitiveness through our expertise in securing a reliable source of local vendors.

3. Broad Lineup of Products

Issue

Managing supply source by each product category.

Solution

Most fastener and components manufacturers have a limited scope of capabilities and product range. As a solution provider, Nifast has a unique advantage over specialized manufacturers, by not being restricted to certain products.

  • Fastening Components
    Bolts, nuts, screws, washers, clips, springs, clamps, rivets, plugs, stampings, plastic clips, castings, assemblies, caps and more.

  • Automotive Applications
    In addition to the above fastening components, Nifast is available to source any of your requirements for automotive, motorcycle or truck applications.

Result

Economies of scope from a single source
Our customers save their valuable time and resources by combining multiple applications and component types into one package.

See how these supply chain solutions could simplify your world

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Complete solutions for any concerns you may have

Q1

We need to reduce our vendor base.

Q2

How can I achieve savings with Nifast?

Q3

How can we gain efficiency in our supply chain?

Q4

I have too much capital tied up in inventory.

Q5

How can Nifast assist when timing is critically important?

Q6

It is difficult to communicate directly with multiple suppliers outside of our region.

Q7

We do not have the resources to properly audit and approve vendors outside of our region.