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Sourcing the Most Cost-Effective and Best Quality Engine Mounts

Oct 25,2023

Sourcing the Most Cost-Effective and Best Quality Engine Mounts

In the industrial vehicle landscape, engine mounts are the unsung heroes, quietly absorbing vibrations and ensuring stability. For supply chain managers, finding a reliable source for these essential components without compromising cost or quality is challenging.

Let's break down effective strategies to guide you through this intricate process.

Understanding Specifications: Know What You Need

Before embarking on a quest for suppliers, ensure you understand what you're looking for. This involves knowing the exact specifications of the engine mounts required, such as load capacity, vibration frequency range, and material requirements. Consult your engineering team and ensure you have comprehensive information, including CAD drawings.

When contacting suppliers, do your best to give them all the information they might need upfront. Check-in with your design and engineering team to see if any specifications are desired but optional. And ask if they’d be open to reviewing any suggested modifications from a supplier based on the designs provided to them. 

A great supplier will be more than someone you send P.O.s to; they can be a second and third set of eyes and ears to ensure you keep your plant running smoothly -- and better yet, with cost-savings to report.