Kitting and Packaging for OEMs and Aftermarket Parts

In the fast-paced on-off highway industries, including construction, automotive, truck, manufacturing, industrial, agriculture, utilities, aerospace, mining, and marine, the challenges of managing large quantities of items or high volumes of products can be overwhelming. Part shortages, labor constraints, shipment delays, and long lead times are just a few of the nightmares that keep OEMs and aftermarket part leaders up at night. Outsourcing custom kitting and packaging to a 3PL has been a powerful solution for these supply chain issues.

The Benefits of Outsourcing Kitting and Packaging:

Outsourcing kitting and packaging offers a plethora of benefits:

Cost Savings: Reduce overheads and operational costs.
Efficiency Improvement: Streamline processes and eliminate bottlenecks.
Focus on Core Competencies: Allocate resources to what you do best.
Supply Chain Crisis Management: Address challenges like part shortages and labor constraints head-on.
Reduce Rework: Enhance both cost and productivity efficiency.

Why NewStream's Kitting and Packaging?

At NewStream, we pride ourselves on our unparalleled kitting and packaging capabilities. Our differentiators include:

Flexibility: We adapt to your needs, ensuring that our services align with your business goals.
Reliability: Consistent, high-quality services you can trust.
Excellent Customer Service: We prioritize your satisfaction.
Collaboration: Working hand-in-hand to achieve mutual success.
In-House Packaging Engineering: Our dedicated team uses continuous research processes to reduce waste, damage, and costs, ensuring that your products are packaged with precision and care.

Evidence of Excellence

When numbers speak, they tell a story of success, efficiency, and unparalleled service. Dive into the compelling metrics that showcase how NewStream’s kitting and packaging solutions have been game-changers for our partners across various industries.

Cost-Saving Solutions: In a partnership with a construction equipment manufacturer, NewStream’s innovative packaging solutions led to a 71% reduction in materials cost for the top ten part numbers, resulting in total annual savings of about $95,000.
Rapid Turnaround & Savings: For an on/off highway OEM, NewStream transformed a 135,000-square-foot building into a fully operational facility in just 30 days, beating the OEM’s 120-day plan. This efficiency is expected to save the OEM between $700,000 to $800,000 annually.
Inventory Efficiency: In another case with an on/off highway OEM, NewStream managed to turn product in an average of 2.4 days, consistently beating the OEM’s 3-day goal and the previous facility’s 6-day turns. This led to a 75% decrease in customer backlog over a 60-day period.
Quality & Reliability: NewStream achieved a zero error rate in a program with an access equipment manufacturer, transitioning 90% of the product category to NewStream’s operations. The customer cited both “Quality and pricing” as the reasons for the switch, emphasizing the cost-effectiveness and reliability of NewStream’s services.
Scalability & On-Time Delivery: In a defense contract, NewStream expanded its operations to accommodate an additional 200,000 square feet and 200 personnel in just six months, ensuring the smooth shipping of over 14,800 kits valued at over $80 million with a 100% on-time delivery rate.

These achievements are not just numbers; they are a testament to NewStream’s commitment to cost savings, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. By partnering with us, you’re not just outsourcing kitting and packaging; you’re gaining a strategic partner committed to your success.

Ready to Unbox Your Win?

Don’t settle for less when you can unbox more—more efficiency, more savings, and more success. Click below to get a customized quote and discover how NewStream’s customized kitting and packaging services can elevate your operations and make you Love Your Supply Chain. Let’s unbox your win together.