Expert Assortment Analysis – Reduce total cost of ownership

When it comes to manufacturing, every part counts—but not always in the way you think. Fasteners may seem minor in the grand scheme of a product's assembly, but the complexity and variety of these components can significantly impact your bottom line. Enter Bossard's Expert Assortment Analysis, a powerful tool designed to reduce your total cost of ownership (TCO) by simplifying your fastener strategy.

Why Assortment Analysis Matters

Here’s a compelling fact: only 15% of a fastener's total cost lies in the component itself, while a staggering 85% is tied up in indirect activities—procurement, logistics, storage, assembly preparation, and quality checks. That means every unnecessary variant in your bill of materials (BOM) increases costs, clogs operations, and complicates inventory.

Bossard’s Expert Assortment Analysis helps you take control of this hidden complexity by evaluating and refining your fastener usage. It’s about standardization, rationalization, and smarter engineering choices.

Key Benefits of Expert Assortment Analysis

By partnering with Bossard, you gain access to a structured and expert-driven approach that leads to measurable results:

✅ Eliminate Redundancy

Identify and replace duplicate or similar fasteners. Streamline your product design by using standardized components that maintain performance.

✅ Reduce Complexity

Simplify purchasing decisions and inventory management by clearly defining preferred fasteners, materials, recess types, and more.

✅ Boost Productivity

Leaner production lines and simplified assembly lead to time savings and better resource allocation across departments.

How Does the Assortment Analysis Work?

Bossard offers flexible service packages tailored to your organizational needs:

🟢 Basic Package

• Bill of Materials (BOM) Analysis: A systematic on-site study of your production line, including assembly technologies, fastener use, tooling, and workflows.
• Value Analysis: Estimate cost savings based on the TCO principle—beyond just component pricing.

🟢 Advanced Package (Includes Basic Services)

• Technical Verification: Dive deeper into potential improvements with technical evaluations and new solution proposals.
• Detailed Reporting: A comprehensive report and presentation, complete with physical samples for review.

🟢 Superior Package (Includes Basic + Advanced Services)

• Implementation Plan: Setup of project teams and clear prioritization of tasks.
• R&D Leadership: Bossard leads your R&D team through the execution of proposals.
• Training & Review: Onsite or remote training ensures your team is aligned and ready to operate under the new system.

The 15/85 Rule in Action

Understanding and applying the 15/85 rule is essential for modern manufacturers who want to stay competitive. Fewer fastener variants lead to:

• Less sourcing effort
• Shorter assembly times
• Lower inventory and warehouse costs
• Fewer assembly errors and rework

It’s a small shift with a big impact.

Ready to Optimize Your Fastener Assortment?

Bossard's Expert Assortment Analysis is your gateway to leaner, more efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing. Discover how simplifying something as basic as a fastener can create ripple effects throughout your operations.

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Get in contact with our team of experts to start your cost-saving journey today!