Local Collaboration Drives Higher Quality
Machinery and mechanical components account for around 40% of Norway’s imports of goods, according to Statistics Norway (SSB). Furthermore, Norwegian industry is deeply integrated into international value chains and relies heavily on imported materials and components. This creates a highly competitive market with a wide range of available suppliers. Yet the collaboration between Brattås and Stryvo has demonstrated the value of a strong local partnership in a demanding environment.
– We have several options available to us in the market. However, if a delivery is delayed or fails to meet expectations, it can affect the entire project, says Rune Bonde, Project Manager at Brattås.
Brattås is an industrial supplier with more than 50 years of experience delivering complex projects to Norwegian industry. The collaboration between Brattås and Stryvo began several years ago with the supply of smaller components for a project. This gave Stryvo an opportunity to demonstrate both its manufacturing capabilities and the value it brings as a trusted partner.
Progress Through Predictability
For Brattås, reliable partnerships play an important role in reducing risk. In projects characterised by tight deadlines and high levels of complexity, there is little room for error. The initial delivery therefore served as a test of whether the partnership could deliver long-term value.
– It is not just about what you purchase, but the results it delivers over time, explains Bonde. – A smooth and dependable delivery from a trusted partner gives us stable project progress and greater predictability.
Better Solutions Through Collaboration
As the relationship between the two manufacturing companies has evolved, the scope and complexity of deliveries have increased. Today, Stryvo supplies everything from shafts and couplings to critical components that form an integral part of Brattås’ own customer deliveries.
The growing complexity of these projects has also placed greater demands on communication and collaboration. Sten Olav Olsen, Project Manager at Stryvo, explains:
– Brattås provides clear requirements while also trusting us to determine the best way to solve the task. That allows us to work efficiently and deliver what we believe is the best possible outcome. The experience and expertise that both Brattås and Stryvo bring to the table enable us to develop highly effective solutions for the end customer.
In a market with many competing alternatives, strong teamwork between partners can often deliver high quality without compromising on cost. The collaboration between Brattås and Stryvo demonstrates how this can be achieved in practice.
– When we are able to bring out the best in each other, as we have done for several years now, I believe every party involved benefits significantly, Olsen concludes.
– It is not just about what you purchase, but the results it delivers over time. A smooth and dependable delivery from a trusted partner gives us stable project progress and greater predictability.
Rune Bonde, Project Manager at Brattås.
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