Project Management – Orchestrating the Entire Process

OEM manufacturing involves multiple stakeholders—clients, engineers, suppliers, and factory teams. Without a clear project management system, delays and miscommunication can compromise the entire project.

At Grand Latitude, we adopt structured project management practices:

• Clear timelines: Using Gantt charts and digital platforms, we define milestones from prototype to mass production.

• Cross-department collaboration: Engineering, procurement, and quality teams work under unified goals.

• Risk management: Potential bottlenecks (material shortages, tooling delays, supplier issues) are identified early, with contingency plans in place.

Example: For an automotive client in Europe, our project involved more than 200 unique components. By using structured tracking and weekly status reviews, we reduced lead-time deviations by 40%, ensuring smooth delivery to the client’s Tier 1 assembly line.

Material Handling – Ensuring Quality from the Start

A product’s quality starts with its raw material. Poorly sourced or mishandled materials can undermine even the most advanced manufacturing processes.

Our approach includes:

• Sourcing verification: All aluminum, steel, and copper alloys are procured from certified suppliers.

• Storage and traceability: Materials are stored in controlled environments with barcoding systems.

• Sustainability focus: We actively explore recyclable alloys and eco-friendly processes.

Case: In a construction project requiring high-strength extrusions, we introduced 6000-series aluminum alloy with better machinability. Not only did it improve consistency, but it also reduced cycle times by 15% compared to the client’s original material.

Tooling Build – Precision at the Core

Every manufacturing process relies on accurate tooling—dies, molds, fixtures, and jigs. At Grand Latitude, tooling is treated as the heart of manufacturing.

• Die & mold design: Designed with CAD/CAE to ensure durability and accuracy.

• Tool fabrication: CNC machining centers for precision tooling.

• Maintenance and calibration: Preventive maintenance ensures accuracy throughout production runs.

Case: For a Japanese electronics manufacturer, we developed a custom extrusion die with tight tolerance control. Die life was extended by 25%, reducing downtime and tooling costs.

Production – From Prototype to Mass Manufacturing

With project management, materials, and tooling in place, the next step is execution.

• Prototype validation: Small runs produced to validate performance before scaling up.

• Automation & lean manufacturing: CNC automation, robotic handling, and lean practices (5S, Kaizen).

• Flexible capacity: From small-batch specialized orders to high-volume mass production.

• Surface finishing & assembly: Anodizing, powder coating, plating, and welding are integrated in-house.

Case: In a hand tool OEM project, automation and fixture optimization reduced cycle time per part from 20 minutes to 7 minutes. This enabled on-time delivery of 50,000+ units for a European client within three months.

Building Trust & Authority

• Experience: Over 30 years of OEM manufacturing, serving automotive, aerospace, construction, and electronics.

• Expertise: Certified under ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001.

• Authority: Trusted by Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers worldwide.

• Trustworthiness: All production data and client designs handled under strict NDAs.

Conclusion

Step 02 – Manufacturing is where engineering meets execution. By integrating project management, materials, tooling, and production, Grand Latitude transforms concepts into competitive, high-quality products for global markets.

Our belief:
Great manufacturing is not only about machines and processes—it is about discipline, reliability, and building long-term trust.

👉 Contact our manufacturing team today to explore how we can support your next OEM project.