NOVEMBER 2023AUTOTECHOUTLOOK.COM19highlighted the vulnerability of global supply chains. In this context, the presence of Thierica's manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Mexico reinforced the resilience of its operations.Ever since COVID-19 hit, the automotive industry has witnessed a significant transformation, particularly in how cars are purchased, with many automakers transitioning to an order-based model. Thierica's flexibility in adapting to this trend can be seen through nimble minimum order quantities, enabling the company to accommodate both short runs and commercial production--effectively catering to evolving client demands.This includes responding to the growing customer demands for innovation and personalization through diverse services, including precise multi-layered painting, laser etching, back lighting, pad printing and assembly. All these services are geared toward empowering automakers to create customizable interior components that blend functionality with aesthetics.Persistence and perseverance are two words that define Thierica's approach to business. Our willingness to think "outside the box" to solve difficult problems is one of the things that our customers rely on. In one notable case, an OEM faced significant challenges, as their existing supplier couldn't meet the client's quality or production demands. When Thierica stepped in, the project had virtually no inventory, posing a considerable challenge for transitioning to a new supplier, as there was no room for production downtime. Decorating the parts was not a problem, however the molding requirements exceeded Thierica's current capacity at the time. Leveraging its extensive experience and network, Thierica was able to successfully execute the program transfer by negotiating a short-term arrangement with a supplier who was able to produce parts within the tight deadlines, while Thierica handled the decoration, until Thierica could free up molding capacity in house. This project is still ongoing and stands as a success story, earning high praise from the OEM and their customer group.Thierica's exceptional strength lies in its ability and willingness to tackle challenges others shy away from, positioning it as a leader in the decorating industry. Thierica Display Products isn't just a contract manufacturer, they are a dedicated partner that consistently delivers excellence even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Specializing in engineering, injection molding, decorating, and plastic assembly, Thierica delivers unprecedented first pass yields and color harmonization with upmost quality control and customer satisfaction
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