How World Class Industries Helps Optimize Inventory Management
Getting the right parts to the right place at the right time is a constant challenge for OEMs. Without enough inventory, you risk missing deadlines. If you have too much, you waste money storing parts on the shelf.
This balancing act makes inventory management in supply chain management so important.
At World Class Industries (WCI), we help OEMs manage their inventory smarter by holding parts and integrating procurement, kitting, and delivery into one smooth process. We make sure you get the materials you need when you need them, without the extra costs or headaches.
Why Inventory Management Is a Big Deal
Inventory management means knowing how much to order, when, and where to keep it. In a complex supply chain, that’s not always easy. Too little inventory leads to shortages, production delays, and unhappy customers. Too much inventory ties up money, eats up space, and increases the risk of waste or obsolescence. Another critical factor that can increase on-hand inventory and multiply your material handling costs is excessive inter-factory transfers of parts, kits, and assemblies.
Without a solid system, OEMs can struggle to find the right balance—especially when customer demand shifts or supply chains get disrupted.
The Key Challenges OEMs Face
DEMAND FLUCTUATIONS
OEMs face ups and downs in customer orders. Seasonal trends, market shifts, or sudden big projects can throw off even the best forecasts. Running short or ending up with piles of unused parts is easy without flexible inventory systems.
SUPPLIER COMPLEXITY
Most OEMs work with hundreds—or even thousands—of suppliers. Tracking parts across multiple vendors, systems, and warehouses takes time and can lead to errors.
CARRYING COSTS
Inventory isn’t free. Every part you store costs money—whether it’s space, insurance, or the risk that it becomes outdated before you use it.
How WCI Supports Smarter Inventory Management
At WCI, we don’t just hold parts. We help you manage the full inventory process inside the supply chain, giving you more control without more work.
Here’s how:
JUST-IN-TIME (JIT) COMPONENT DELIVERY
We deliver parts and kits when you need them—not before, not after. This cuts down on the amount of inventory you need to hold on-site and keeps your production line running smoothly.
SUPPLIER CONSOLIDATION
Instead of managing hundreds of small suppliers, WCI consolidates the work. We handle the procurement and combine everything under one system, simplifying your supply chain.
STOCK INVENTORY WITH PART TRIGGERING
We monitor part levels in real time, using smart systems to trigger reorders before you run short. This helps prevent costly stockouts and keeps production on track.
KIT-TO-BUILD AND SEQUENCING
We group the right components into ready-to-use kits for each product or assembly. This reduces the time and labor needed to pick, stage, and prep parts on your end.
Optimized Inventory Management Provides Big Benefits for OEMs
💸 Lower Costs
- Reduce inventory carrying costs by holding fewer parts on-site.
- Avoid last-minute orders and expensive emergency shipments.
🚀 Smoother Production Flow
- Get the right parts at the right time, without line-down situations.
- Pre-kitted parts make assembly faster and more efficient.
📦 More Space and Capital
- Free up warehouse and factory space for what matters most.
- Reduce the capital tied up in unused or excess stock.
⚡ Better Responsiveness
- Adjust faster to changing demand or new orders.
- Use real-time tracking and supplier coordination to stay flexible.
Let Us Manage Your Global Supply Chain Challenges
Today’s global supply chains are more unpredictable than ever. OEMs face new risks—from part shortages or shipping delays, fast-changing trade policies, shifting tariffs, and global uncertainty.
World Class Industries helps OEMs navigate these challenges with smart sourcing, careful planning, and flexible strategies.
REDUCE TARIFF UNCERTAINTY
Tariffs can change overnight, impacting the cost of materials, components, or finished goods. Without strong supply chain visibility, these shifts can make it hard to estimate costs, provide accurate customer quotes, or protect your profit margins.
WCI’s procurement team stays on top of tariff changes and trade policies so that we can help you:
- Evaluate sourcing options that balance cost, risk, and lead time.
- Shift supply strategies between international and domestic vendors when tariffs rise or fall.
- Build more predictable cost structures so you’re not left guessing or absorbing surprise expenses.
By working with WCI, you gain a partner who understands how trade dynamics affect your bottom line—and knows how to adjust when the market moves.
SUPPORT RESHORING & EMBRACE ‘MADE IN THE USA”
Many OEMs are reshoring or nearshoring parts of their supply chain to reduce overseas risk, shorten delivery timelines, and meet domestic content requirements. With 10 U.S.-based facilities, WCI is well-positioned to support reshoring efforts.
We help OEMs:
- Reduce international shipping costs and delays by building more of the supply chain closer to home.
- Meet “Made in USA” standards where required by customers, contracts, or government regulations.
- Improve on-time delivery with regional supply chains positioned near key production hubs.
Whether you need a U.S.-based partner for critical assemblies or want to help balance international and domestic sourcing, WCI can tailor a solution that fits your goals.
BUILDING RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS
Resilience isn’t just about reacting to disruptions—it’s about designing a supply chain that can withstand them. WCI helps OEMs improve resilience by:
- Diversifying supply bases to avoid overreliance on a single region or vendor.
- Maintaining inventory buffers on critical parts when needed without driving up costs.
- Using real-time data and tracking to spot and address bottlenecks before they quickly become bigger problems.
With WCI’s integrated supply chain management, you gain greater predictability and control, even when the global market is anything but stable.
Why OEMs Trust WCI
WCI brings:
- Over 50 years of experience working with global OEMs
- ISO 9001:2015-certified quality systems across all facilities
- In-house tooling, kitting, and assembly expertise
- Smart, connected tools for real-time process monitoring and verification
We don’t just hold parts or build assemblies—we work as part of your team to improve your entire production process.
Real Results We’ve Delivered
Our integrated approach has helped one major OEM:
- Save $2 million in inventory costs through smarter stock management
- Decrease Days-On-Hand inventory by 20 days
- Free up 12,000 sq. ft. of floor space by moving stock parts to WCI
When you work with WCI, you gain a partner who knows how to scale with you.
Ready to Improve Your Inventory Management?
World Class Industries helps OEMs reduce supply chain complexity, lower costs, and deliver better results. We integrate assembly, kitting, procurement, and delivery into a seamless system that works for you.
Let’s make your inventory work harder—so you don’t have to.
Reach out today for a custom quote, and let’s discuss how we can support your next project.
