Background:

HTT has long specialized in producing stamped components, such as brackets for storage components. To better serve its customers, the company provides additional in-house value-added services such as powder coating, packaging, and inventory management for components integrated into storage components sold at major big-box hardware outlets. Recent equipment improvements on our powder booth, labeler and box maker have added more efficiency that customers appreciate. These additional services position HTT as a comprehensive solutions provider, streamlining operations for its clients.

Challenge:

Customers previously relied on multiple vendors for production stages:

  1. Manufacturing storage components like brackets.
  2. Outsourcing powder coating.
  3. Coordinating packaging.
  4. Managing timely component availability. This fragmented process led to inefficiencies, higher costs, and inconsistent quality.

Solution:

HTT consolidated these services under one roof, enabling customers to: 

  • Access fully finished, powder-coated storage components.
  • Receive retail-ready packaging from a single location. 
  • Simplify logistics with an integrated supply chain. 
  • Collaborate effectively to meet forecast requirements, assuring components are available to support their market demands.

Value Proposition:

By offering bundled services, HTT provided:

  1. Efficiency: Streamlined operations reduced coordination time.
  2. Cost Savings: Lower transportation and administrative expenses.
  3. Quality Assurance: Consistent quality through full process control.
  4. Simplified Management: Single-point contact eased supply chain complexity.
  5. Partnership Building: Collaborative relationships enhance customer success.

Results:

HTT’s integrated model simplified customers’ supply chains, strengthened loyalty, and led to supplier consolidation. They can count on HTT consistently delivering on its quality, price/value, and lead time commitments.

Conclusion:

HTT showcases how consolidating key production steps transforms supply chains. By delivering seamless, high-quality solutions for storage components and more, it continues to be a trusted partner for customers.