While on paper cheaper may be better, a much wider range of factors must be considered to mitigate the risks and increase the potential benefits of sourcing certain components from low-cost providers. Jumping into the low-cost market blind is difficult, some would say foolish, and mistakes can be huge. Many companies learn the hard way that partnering up with an overseas company that offers the lowest piece rate, often ends up costing more money in the long run. At ClickTouch, we focus on providing the best value for money and minimizing costs throughout the entire supply chain.
With our own manufacturing facilities in the Far East and an ingenious development and testing center in Gavere, Belgium, we can take care of your needs form ideation to implementation. Moreover, it is our goal to make the entire process from A to Z as straightforward and efficient as possible, with minimal difficulty or inconveniences for our customers. Our first-time right approach ensures that our HMI solutions are 100% ready to implement, with no more testing or tweaking necessary. This hassle-free approach is the result of our deep connection and close collaboration with our clients.
This makes ClickTouch unique. We are much more than just a provider of technology solutions; we are partners in innovation who strive to understand and anticipate client needs before they arise. Because we understand our industry and customers, we can provide better solutions. We always take full responsibility for the quality of our products and take pride in our top-notch customer service. That’s why leveraging our services can maximize your savings.
Low-cost providers may seem cost-effective at first glance, but there are many hidden expenses that make doing business with a manufacturer halfway across the globe hardly worth the low initial costs. Next to the (often) large minimum orders, there are many extras that need to be taken into consideration. First of all, shipping will be very expensive and slow (customs clearance for example can take a long time), there are often longer waiting times and unforeseen material shortages, there are high repair and recall costs for broken components, and you will need personnel to deal with these problems.
Furthermore, and more important than any communication challenge or logistic struggle, when sourcing from low-cost suppliers there is often no guarantee of product quality, meeting your deadlines or reliable delivery performance. This can lead to frustration, delays in the production process and further expenses due to parts needing to be replaced or repaired. So, when a price seems too good to be true, it is likely too good to be true.
At ClickTouch, quality is top priority. We provide full product quality control and 100% reliable delivery, we have annual contracts for stock and keep extra stock for potential projects, we also guarantee that there will be no component failures. We take care of all the logistics, so you don’t have to worry about any of the details.
We can manage the entire process when manufacturing parts or assembling complete products every time you need them. From start to finish, you can rest assured nothing will fall through the cracks. You can trust us with the design, engineering, and production of your HMI project, which allows you to save on transportation costs and on time to source reliable third parties that can offer the additional services that you would need, such as carrier plates, mounting frames, housings, displays, software, or even protective packaging. Our administrative guidance and monitoring of deadlines ensure that the number of complaints is minimal, but if there are any, they are consistently followed up.
We are confident that when you make the full calculation, it will become clear that ClickTouch is the most cost-effective partner for your elementary or fully customized HMI components. Contact us to discuss how we can help minimize your total supply cost and get the most value out of the production process.
