Framework Agreements—Long-Term Call-Off & Inventory Programs
Lock your unit cost and guarantee instant dispatch through a framework supply agreement that works as hard as your engineering team.
Why Trust Us?
- 12+ years OEM/ODM contract-manufacturing pedigree
- CNC accuracy held to ±0.05 mm on every repeat lot
- Production under an ISO 9001-based quality system
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Why Choose a Framework Supply Agreement?
Cost Stability. A multi-year call-off contract freezes machining rates and raw-material surcharges for the whole term.
Capacity Reservation. Your forecast converts directly into reserved spindle hours, removing supply-chain lottery.
Inventory Off-Balance-Sheet. We stock the parts in twin hubs (factory + regional), and you pull when needed, so WIP and finished goods never touch your books.
Fewer POs, Fewer Touches. One blanket number replaces dozens of spot orders, decreasing admin overhead.
Continuous Improvement Loop. Quarterly design-for-manufacture (DFM) reviews drive tolerance relaxation, fixture reuse, and scrap reduction.
How the Call-Off Contract Operates
| Step | What Happens | Your Effort | Typical Lead |
| 1 | Forecast & spec review – joint check of drawings, volumes, critical features | 1-hr tech call | – |
| 2 | Framework signed & blanket PO issued | Legal sign-off | 1-2 days |
| 3 | First production lot machined for PPAP/FAI | Approve samples | 40-45 days |
| 4 | Rolling call-offs (JIT) from our buffer warehouses | Drop-line release in ERP | 48 h (Asia) / 24 h (EU/US) |
| 5 | Quarterly optimization – KPI review, cost-down actions | 30-min review | – |
Inventory & Logistics Model
Lead-Time Ladder – quotation < 24 h; counter-drawing 1-3 d; material procurement 7 d; CNC cycle 15-20 d; QA 3 d; packing 10 d, giving 40-45 d door-to-door for bulk lots.
Rapid Sample Lane – turned/milled prototypes ship in 5 d.
Dual-Hub Buffering – finished stock held simultaneously in “Warehouse 1” and “Warehouse 2” for geographical risk spread.
Manufacturing Scope
Core Processes
CNC milling & turning, forging/casting, stamping, surface finishing, CAD/Pro-E design, plastic-injection toolmaking, and metal/plastic 3D printing
Materials Permanently Qualified
- Metals – Brass/Bronze/Copper, Aluminum, Free-cutting & Stainless Steels, Zinc & Magnesium Alloys, Titanium
- Non-Metals – Engineering plastics (Nylon, POM, ABS, PP, PTFE), Elastomers (NBR, EPDM, FPM, Silicone), and Graphite grades
Capability Highlight – repeat-lot dimensional spread constrained to ±0.05 mm radial/linear tolerance on CNC features
Quality Assurance Locked-In
- ISO 9001-aligned incoming, in-process, and 50% final-lot inspections
- Instrument stack: optical metal analyzer for alloy ID, Rockwell hardness tester for heat-treat verification, high-accuracy 2D CMM for profile conformity
All gauge R&R studies are filed with each framework docket and re-qualified annually.
Supplier Continuity & Risk-Mitigation
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- Dedicated manufacturing cell retained exclusively for your framework production.
- Mirrored CNC programs and fixture sets stored off-site. Power failure, tool break, or geopolitical disruption triggers automatic diversion to the backup line within 4 h.
- Encrypted portal for drawing/data exchange, and deletion audit trail kept for seven years.
Service-Level Governance
| KPI | Target | Reporting |
| On-time shipment | ≥ 95% | Monthly dashboard |
| Non-conformance ppm | ≤ 200 | 8-D within 24 h |
| Forecast adherence | ± 10% | Quarterly |
Ready to Stabilize Your Supply?
Request Your Framework Proposal—we’ll turn around a commercial draft in 24 h.
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FAQ
What Minimum Annual Volume Qualifies?
Usually 5,000 pieces per drawing, but talk to us for mixed-part frameworks.
How Long Can A Framework Run?
Typical term is 12-36 months. Pricing indexation clauses beyond three years are possible.
Can I See Real-Time Stock?
Yes—your dashboard shows lot/serial, location, and remaining shelf life.
How Is Price Adjusted For Material Swings?
The base price is fixed, and extraordinary moves beyond ± 8% trigger a formula based on LME.
Exit Terms?
Either party may terminate with a 90-day notice. We ship all finished stock at agreed rates.