Case Study: U.S.-Based Manufacturing Company mitigates China supply risks, cuts landed costs 10% and reduces lead time 40% with GEP

How a U.S.-Based Manufacturer Mitigated Supply Risks in China Operations by Partnering With GEP

A leading U.S. industrial manufacturer with a long-standing plant in China faced rising supply risks—soaring commodity prices, material shortages, and heavy dependence on Chinese vendors for critical copper and nickel components and stamped/CNC‑machined parts. The company engaged GEP to assess those risks and identify alternative sources to ensure uninterrupted production and reduce exposure to geopolitical and supply disruptions.

GEP built a risk‑assessment framework, identified critical parts, compiled design and landed‑cost baselines, and sourced qualified suppliers in North and South America, running RFPs, negotiations and product qualification. The initiative increased resilience without raising costs, achieving a 10% improvement in landed costs, a 40% reduction in lead times and a 40% drop in inventory carrying costs by enabling regional sourcing and vendor warehousing.