“We never have the materials when we need them”

“I don't know where to place the latest delivery of components.”

These are some of the well-known lines that are sometimes (or more often, in some cases) heard in workshops and assembly lines.

Planning is not always easy and recent years have been dominated by accelerations and decelerations in demand in the automotive market. The procurement of components is complex and subject to delays, although the situation has been gradually normalizing in recent times.

These are some of the issues that make purchasing and supply planning challenging in the context of the industrial vehicle supply chain.

That is why the lead time of partners becomes crucial.

These aspects are at the core of our thoughts, also considering that 'downstream' from our customers there are companies, local municipalities and users who are affected by delays and non-delivery of vehicles.

How does the Padoan team deal with this context?

We know and understand the needs of manufacturers, outfitters and distributors, and one of the values ​​that has always distinguished our solutions is delivery time.

This applies:

– for 'N' standard tanks, thanks to a constantly changing and varied stock,

– for special and tailor-made 'X' tanks, thanks to our planning department and the continuous coordination between customer representatives and our sales/customer service team.

What are the benefits of planning?

Especially for assembly lines, the ideal goal is a 'just in time' purchasing strategy, which ensures a constant, yet dynamic flow without burdening the warehouse. We know that space is crucial.

In these cases, Padoan combines planning and internal processes with frequent dialogue with customers.

In addition, it is possible to provide useful additional services to make optimal use of the collaboration between parties for the benefit of the efficiency of our customers.

What happens if last-minute requests come in?

Our team is ready to support you in defining the best solution.

However, there is no doubt that effective planning and a synergistic relationship between your team and our employees are essential to achieving maximum efficiency.

I still want to keep hydraulic tanks in stock, but I often don't know whether installations will be aimed at rear or side positions. What possibilities exist in this sense?

This sometimes seems like an obvious question, but in reality it is not.

Having a warehouse available, for technicians and distributors, also requires a certain variety.

In this sense, the DUAL range meets this need: a single tank for both installations, with side or rear mounting possible just by choosing the mounting kit. This means fewer tanks in stock, lower costs, faster installation and therefore efficiency.

Why deal with a supplier that manufactures tanks using industrialized processes?

In this respect, everyone is of course free to assess the best opportunities offered by the market.

From our point of view, the vertical expertise of the Padoan team in the field of hydraulic, diesel and combined tanks guarantees that the customer benefits from a know-how that is not limited only to technical aspects.

This is also reflected in the internal processes, in the dynamics of the organization and in the cohesive supply chain that is committed to meeting the objectives of the market players who believe in our team to achieve their objectives.

Contact our team to achieve your goals!