The Solution: The Nicobar Group performed a cost accounting analysis in the US factory, generated engineering (CAD) drawings from their existing custom parts, produced CNC prototypes, selected tooling and production vendors in China from our database of qualified suppliers, performed product testing and is successfully managing the clients production and logistics.

The Result:The client has regained control of their manufacturing and they have refocused the newly available capacity on growing higher margin business units.


Medical Services Company

The Challenge: A venture-backed US startup needed a complex custom product produced to spec and delivered from Asia directly to their customers.

The Solution: The Nicobar Group qualified a portfolio of suppliers in Taiwan and China, negotiated pricing and acts as the single point of contact for all their China manufacturing and logistics needs.

The Result: The Nicobar Group lowered the landed product cost by 20% - saving hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of a few months - and allowing the client to focus their energies on growing their business and supporting their medical customers.


Testing Equipment Company

The Challenge: A well-established US products company had success in the market, but regular disappointment with their supply chain, and limited visibility into the problems.

The Solution: The Nicobar Group provides regular and clear information and guidance so the executive team can understand how the decisions they make will impact their project and enjoy the piece of mind that transparency affords.

The Result: The Nicobar Group has turned China from being a constant headache and a source of stress into a reliable competitive advantage for the client.


Electronic Display Company

The Challenge: With customers like Sony, Lexar and Motorola an electronic display company needed to dramatically increase manufacturing capacity for its electronic display products and reduce cycle time in a supply chain that stretches across 5 countries.

The Solution: The Nicobar Group engaged the right manufacturing partners, negotiated agreements, managed the technology transfer and oversaw the design and qualification of the manufacturing and logistics systems in order to satisfy the client's demanding global customer base.

The Result: The client significantly lowered the unit cost while quickly ramping up production capacity enabling them to meet the demanding delivery and quality requirements of some of the world's leading consumer electronics brands.


Strategic Consulting


Precision Railroad Components Company

The Challenge: A $3B US rail manufacturer with existing JVs in China considering a new investment needed operational and technical due diligence results they could count on.

The Solution: The Nicobar Group worked with client executives to understand their specific areas of concern regarding the potential foundry investment and define success for the engagement. Experts within the Nicobar Group then joined forces with Chinese domain experts to form a due diligence team that audited the target firms production capabilities and detailed record keeping. Our analytical team sampled and tested material (raw, in-process and finished goods) to check conformance with detailed specifications. Nicobar also met with local governmental officials and experts to understand the plans for infrastructure expansion in the region as the client required. The final report gave a detailed assessment of the JV partner�s suitability.

The Result: Informed by the detailed analysis provided by the Nicobar Group, the client was able to make a sound business decision about the potential investment.


Metal Fastener Company

The Challenge: A leading US metal fastener company had built a manufacturing plant in China, but the cost savings were being consumed by expensive airfreight. They needed to improve their on-time delivery performance, reduce their delivery lead-times AND reduce their overall logistics spend.

The Solution: The Nicobar Group mapped out the current process in detail and systematically attacked the root causes that had hindered logistics effectiveness. By increasing communications quality, improving the accuracy of forecasting and more closely managing supply chain partners, the Nicobar Group brought the client's logistics under control.

The Result: Through their engagement with Nicobar, the client�s global organization now has a set of tools and processes through which to manage their business more effectively. Lead times and costs are forecast to reduce significantly over 2007.