Have you ever been frustrated and unable to get to the real reason you are having an issue with the manufacturing of your parts. Does the plastic have quality issues? Is the mold trial unacceptable? These and more are issues that can easily be solved if you had an engineer on the floor to make decisions and show commitment but that isn’t always the case. Not every firm has an engineer that is readily available. That’s why, even if you do happen to have an engineer to work with, a plastics consulting firm has a wealth of talented staff with an abundance of information to help you with any situation you may have.
The Benefits
There are many benefits that your company can gain from doing business with a plastics consulting firm. You would benefit from another engineer to review a process, provide a second opinion, or manage a project to completion. Perhaps your plant or operation is growing or you are swamped and you have the need for a process engineer that is only temporary. No one in the organization is knowledgeable in plastics, and someone with the expertise is needed for a short period of time. You just need someone to troubleshoot a specific plastics issue; that’s where a consultant comes in to play.
Plastic product manufacturers can call when they are shorthanded for a project, or when needing someone to oversee or review an issue. If you are understaffed and need help for a certain product, or to assist in general plant support on an ongoing basis, then a consultant is your best option.
Designing New Products
Support from a plastics consulting firm can ease the frustration your sales representatives are experiencing when they do not have the knowledge to quote on a product, resin or even a compound with which they are not familiar. Consultants can support your sales team and help you win the bid.
Having someone who has the technical knowledge and who can harness the power of buying in much larger quantities can help you lower your raw cost of materials and meet aggressive price expectations. In the end, you will see that these additional services will enhance your business and make your more competitive.