Optimize your battery procurement strategy across multiple suppliers based on cost, quality, and lead time
Plan and optimize your battery procurement strategy across suppliers
+2.5% from previous year
For next 12 months
4 primary, 4 secondary
Projected savings
Key metrics and recommendations for battery procurement
Diversify Supplier Base
Increase secondary suppliers from 4 to 6 to reduce supply chain risk
Implement Volume-Based Pricing
Negotiate 8-12% discount with primary suppliers for bulk orders
Extend Warranty Terms
Push for 5-year warranties instead of standard 3-year terms
Implement Just-in-Time Delivery
Reduce warehouse costs by 15% with staggered delivery schedules
Supply chain and procurement risks
Supply Chain Disruption
Potential delays from Exide Industries due to raw material shortages
Price Volatility
Lithium prices expected to fluctuate by 10-15% in Q3-Q4
Quality Control Issues
Recent batch from HBL Power Systems showed 5% higher defect rate
Supplier Diversification
Two new backup suppliers onboarded, reducing single-source risk