When it comes to industrial processes like blasting and painting, outsourcing may seem like a convenient option. But have you ever stopped to consider the hidden costs involved? These expenses can accumulate and have a detrimental effect on your profitability.
Here are a few of the most commonly overlooked expenses associated with outsourcing blasting and painting:
- Transportation Costs and Time: Moving heavy and bulky items to and from a third-party contractor can be time-consuming and costly, especially if the facility is located far away.
- Logistic Damage and Rework: The handling and transportation of items can result in damage, requiring additional time and expense for repairs.
- Loss of Quality Control: When you rely on an outside contractor for blasting and painting, you are putting trust in their ability to meet your standards. However, this lack of control can lead to quality issues and costly rework.
- Extended Lead Times: Outsourcing also often leads to longer lead times, which can delay your own production schedule and increase costs.
Over our 45+ years of experience, we have found time and again that the cost of logistics alone is consistently higher than the invoice value for the blasting and painting. And a lot of these costs are hidden and not realized until this process is brought in-house
Bringing blasting and painting in-house can eliminate these hidden costs and provide you with greater control over the quality, lead time, and expenses of these essential processes. At Protoblast, we specialize in helping companies make this transition in a cost-effective manner.
In conclusion, while outsourcing blasting and painting may seem like an attractive option, it can come with hidden costs that can add up over time. By bringing these processes in-house, you can ensure a more efficient, cost-effective, and profitable operation.
What are the next steps to take?
Organise a free consultation with us to determine if you are at the point where you will save money by bringing your blasting in-house.
Give us at Protoblast a call on 1300 011 583 or complete our online form.