Case Studies

Memory Protection Devices
200 Broad Hollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735

Client Quote: Outsourcing to China helped us to remain competitive in the industry, retain our customers, and further penetrate existing accounts with new product development. Smart Sourcing has been instrumental in our success particularly with their fast response time to design changes and product releases. We view them as a long-term partner and the service they offer is invaluable.

Memory Protection Devices manufactures electronic interface components: Battery sockets, battery holders, surface mounting, coin and button cell holders, 12 volt auto plugs, auto sockets and auto cable assemblies.

Objective: Lower costs by improving product functionality, capability, and throughput.

Services Provided:

• Plastic Injection Molding - New tooling and part production
• Modified existing designs to lower costs
• Enhanced overall communication processes
• Provided product drawings, testing, and approval by regulatory bodies
• Commercial printing services: Catalog printing

Value Created:

• Immediate savings of 20% from China purchased component parts
• Sub-Assembly operation resulting in 20-25% savings; Additional 25% savings by completing overall assembly in China
• Because SSI performed the complete assembly overseas, the Company was able to reduce their manufacturing area, condense their facility, sublet the extra space or expand certain areas, and lower utility costs.