OEMs are requiring suppliers to perform their own research and development, and validation testing before submitting parts for consideration. Many of these companies can not afford the resources to either install an internal testing laboratory or have determined that this activity is not core to their business. With a viable alternative to building a test laboratory in-house, they can focus on their core business activity and invest in product development, manufacturing space and improvements in manufacturing processes, all with higher returns on the original investment, while focusing on their core business activity.
Effective and efficient utilization of manpower and equipment is paramount in today's market. If suppliers were to purchase the minimum capacity needed to perform their own testing requirements, the market would be saturated and piece prices would need to be inflated to pay for the test laboratory facilitation. Many suppliers who have gone forward and built internal testing capabilities find themselves in a position where they need to sell excess capacity in order to re-coup their investment. This, of course, can become a major distraction.
What Does Defiance Provide?With over 24 years of commercial test laboratory experience, Defiance understands the testing services business. Our sole focus is on providing cost effective testing solutions to the ground transportation industry. Defiance can offer a range of value added Test Laboratory Operations Management services such as:
Defiance can offer several different options to suit the needs of the customer. These may include: