The Key Benefits in Partnering with NZONE

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An Increase in Control

NZONE's lifeblood is the commitment we make to you. So we take total single-source accountability for the successful delivery of your manufacturing requirements.

We know it can be very difficult to hold your staff to the same stringent cost parameters and timelines you demand from your suppliers. And for good reason these days management have a myriad of responsibilities and commitments. But at NZONE our responsibility and commitment is to YOU.

Increased Flexibility and Capacity

Flexibility refers to the ability to change. NZONE is adaptable and flexible and has the ability to change rapidly to requirements placed upon us. And because the NZONE member companies work very closely together they assist each other to achieve a smooth manufacturing / assembly / test operation. For instance, this might involve borrowing excess capacity from other member companies to ensure your needs are reliably met.

Broad Technical Capabilities

NZONE has world class technical capabilities, utilising high-tech state-of-the-art machinery and up-to-the-minute manufacturing principles.

Not just high-tech, but flexi-tech the ability to handle everything from complex engineering problems to last minute design changes, all without a hitch. Services which add real value to your product and reduce your time to market.

Increase your Working Capital

Our customers depend on us to have the financial resources up-front to purchase components, materials, and pay manufacturing costs. So the entire process may not require any cash outlays from your capital reserves.

Investment in Equipment

Capital investment is a major consideration for you. NZONE maintains the latest technology, so why make the costly investments in new technology which may never be fully utilised. Instead you can allocate your financial resources to other key areas of your core business.

Added Value

Whether you are buying, say, an assembled printed circuit board or precision housings, the Price / Value Equation is the measure for every economic decision you make.

That's why we suggest you use activity-based costing when comparing our costs. Standard costing methods simply won't account for all the 'hidden' activities necessary to get a quality product from the drawing board to you.

In addition to materials and labour, NZONE's price includes value-added services that are sometimes difficult to quantify, such as:

• Responsiveness
• Design Capabilities
• Technical Capabilities
• Engineering Support
• Assembly
• Testing Capabilities
• Documentation
• Communication
• Quality
• Access to a multi-skilled base through one point of contact

In fact, many companies find that NZONE's prices are actually lower than their own costs, as we are already equipped to handle the work, and do so routinely, which allows us to achieve greater economies in time and materials. By providing finished products we can also assist in reducing your stock costs - so companies are realising up to a 9% cost savings, and up to a 15% increase in capacity and quality.

Improved Design

Its not a good design unless it can be successfully manufactured and marketed. In many cases, we as a group, have been able to suggest modifications or alternative approaches to in-house and design company designs to improve quality and reliability, to expand applications and, very importantly, lower costs.

With member companies working very closely together, we have been able to improve the design change coordination process and identify, early on, how changes might impact upon further manufacturing processes.

Improved Quality and Reliability

Another of NZONE's functions is to improve the quality and reliability of our customer's products. We do this through group communication and consultation, aiming for a seamless process between the individual companies, and assisting one another with continuous improvement techniques. And the range of Quality Standards held by the member companies, such as QS9000, ISO9001 and ISO9002, is further evidence of our commitment to high performance levels.

On-Time Delivery

NZONE and the member companies are all situated in Christchurch, New Zealand, within close proximity to one another. Consequently your product can be closely coordinated to reduce production down time and ensure your assembled product is delivered on time every time.

Full Testing Facilities

NZONE has made considerable investments in testing equipment and training for proficient operation. This gives you peace-of-mind about your product quality and it helps minimise your costs.

Reputation, References and Existing Relationships

Reputation, references and existing relationships are important factors when choosing any potential supplier. We are happy to provide references to you.

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