Battery Procurement Planning

Optimize your battery procurement strategy across multiple suppliers based on cost, quality, and lead time

Procurement Planning

Plan and optimize your battery procurement strategy across suppliers

Total Procurement Budget

₹12.80 Cr

+2.5% from previous year

Batteries to Procure

42,580

For next 12 months

Active Suppliers

8

4 primary, 4 secondary

Cost Optimization

₹1.20 Cr

Projected savings

Procurement Strategy Overview

Key metrics and recommendations for battery procurement

Strategic Recommendations

  • 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

Procurement Timeline

Q1 202310,250 units
Q2 202312,830 units
Q3 20239,500 units
Q4 202310,000 units

Budget Allocation

Amara Raja Batteries₹5.80 Cr (45%)
Exide Industries₹3.80 Cr (30%)
Luminous Power₹1.90 Cr (15%)
HBL Power Systems₹1.30 Cr (10%)

Risk Assessment

Supply chain and procurement risks

Supply Chain Disruption

Potential delays from Exide Industries due to raw material shortages

Medium Risk

Price Volatility

Lithium prices expected to fluctuate by 10-15% in Q3-Q4

Low Risk

Quality Control Issues

Recent batch from HBL Power Systems showed 5% higher defect rate

High Risk

Supplier Diversification

Two new backup suppliers onboarded, reducing single-source risk

Mitigated