There’s no shortage of on-time delivery fulfillment with Caster Concepts. Our industry-best lead times and our ability to design and manufacture make-to-order casters are the direct result of a strategic approach we call vertical integration.
What is Vertical Integration?
Vertical integration is the practice of controlling multiple stages of the production process, from raw materials to finished goods. As a full-line, fully integrated manufacturer, Caster Concepts can provide many benefits to our customers.
The Benefits of Vertical Integration for You:
- Reduced Lead Times: By controlling the production process, delays caused by outsourcing are eliminated, such as interruptions in shipping from an overseas vendor.
- Enhanced Quality Control: Managing more stages of production provides oversight and can ensure consistent quality throughout – such as having the only US in-house, state-of-the-art polyurethane processing plant.
- Improved Efficiency: Vertical integration allows us to streamline communication and processes, leading to faster production times.
- In-House Polyurethane Processing: We manufacture over 90% of our heavy-duty casters and wheels in our Albion, Michigan facility. This includes an in-house, state-of-the-art polyurethane processing plant. By creating our own polyurethane treads, we maximize quality control, flexibility, and the ability to create custom formulations for specific applications.
- Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM): This process prioritizes efficiency by focusing on metrics like Manufacturing Critical-Path Time (MCT), which helps us identify and eliminate bottlenecks that slow production.
Speed. The cornerstone of our QRM process.
Our facility is optimized for efficiency, equipped with advanced machinery, and operated by skilled professionals. These processes enable us to offer customers custom manufacturing capabilities at mass production-level pricing. Speed is the key, and it drives our Quick Response Manufacturing process and distinguishes us from the competition.
From the moment you reach out, our streamlined process ensures that every step is executed with precision and efficiency. Our engineering team rapidly turns concepts into designs, typically completing initial designs within 24 hours. This allows our quoting team to deliver a comprehensive and accurate quote within just 48 hours, giving you the information you need without delay.
Once approved, our manufacturing team takes over, leveraging advanced processes to start production immediately, often completing orders in 5 days or less. Finally, our shipping team ensures that your custom casters are out the door and on their way to you within 10 days of receiving your order. This end-to-end focus on speed means faster delivery, reduced lead times, and the ability to respond quickly to your urgent needs—keeping your operations running smoothly and without interruption.
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High-quality, custom-made casters and wheels when you need them, every time.
Our commitment to vertical integration ensures that you receive high-quality, custom-made casters and wheels when you need them, every time. Our goal is to make casters to your exact specifications that help reduce push force and move heavier loads with less effort and fewer worker injuries.
Contact our solutions specialists for more information on the benefits of vertical integration and how Caster Concepts can efficiently and expertly support your material handling applications.
