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Client
U.S. automation system manufacturer
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Supplier
Korean 5-axis machining partner
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Location
Korea → U.S. Midwest
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Service Type
Supplier Discovery & Verification
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Duration
9 weeks
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Outcome
Verified supplier, 99.2% FAI, 5.5-week lead time
A U.S. automation system manufacturer sought a high-precision Korean machining partner to stabilize cost, lead time, and GD&T interpretation for complex manifolds. GI executed structured supplier discovery, KR/EN technical alignment, and FAI coordination, establishing a production-ready supply chain within 9 weeks.
Challenge
- • Domestic machining costs had increased 15% in two years
- • Lead time drift: 6.2 → 8.1 weeks
- • Tolerance requirements at ±0.01 mm with multi-port alignment
- • Previous overseas RFQs failed due to GD&T interpretation gaps
- • Client required 50+ datapoint CMM-based FAI for approval
GI Solution
GI delivered an end-to-end sourcing and verification process:
- ① Supplier Discovery & Technical Alignment
- ② FAI Coordination & Validation
- ③ Commercial Stabilization
Results
- • FAI accuracy: 99.2%
- • Cost reduction: –14%
- • Lead time: 8.1 → 5.5 weeks
- • RFQ response time: 48 hours
- • Dual sourcing strategy established
Client Feedback
— Director of Engineering, U.S. Automation System Builder
“GI helped our engineering team secure a Korean 5-axis supplier capable of meeting tight GD&T requirements. Their KR/EN coordination and FAI management saved us weeks of internal effort.” |
