Case Study: Top U.S. Battery Manufacturer achieves U.S. manufacturing, 20% cost savings and supply-chain risk mitigation with GEP

Top U.S. Battery Manufacturer Diversifies Supplier Base, Mitigates Supply Chain Risks by Partnering With GEP

A leading U.S. lithium‑battery manufacturer with an existing China plant wanted to establish a U.S. manufacturing facility to shorten its supply chain, reduce dependence on Chinese suppliers, and mitigate geopolitical and operational risks. The company required a financial feasibility study and supplier sourcing to convince the board and investors but lacked in‑house procurement expertise.

GEP ran the feasibility study, gathered BOMs and specifications, conducted multiple RFPs, and qualified suppliers across the Americas, Europe and Asia, enabling board approval and the U.S. production start. The new facility is operational; supplier diversification reduced bottlenecks and risks, achieved cost parity within 5% of China production, delivered an overall ~20% cost benefit, and improved capacity and lead times.