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"Reducing costs from wherever you happen to notice," "Some people temporarily reduce costs." Have you ever had such experiences? These are typical examples of unsuccessful cost reduction activities. In this article, we summarize four pitfalls related to cost reduction. We hope that by avoiding such pitfalls, you can find effective cost reduction strategies that benefit your company, suppliers, and customers.

In the procurement and development of materials and components, one method for improvement within the framework of QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) is "supply." What is supply? How is it different from centralized purchasing? How is supply determined? There are many unclear points, and there is little consolidated information available on the internet. In this article, the author, who has 13 years of experience procuring everything from metal components to motors and lithium-ion batteries at Toyota Motor Corporation and startups, will provide an overview and a simplified explanation, incorporating personal experiences and points of caution.

We have added stainless steel SUS304 to the product page. SUS304 is a very common type of stainless steel. However, depending on the variations of the steel type, size, and shape, there may be cases where it is difficult to obtain, or there may be only one supplier, raising concerns about the QCD balance. In such cases, we have received inquiries from customers and have proposed alternatives. Based on our past experience, we have also shared points to be cautious about when procuring SUS304 from new suppliers.