Kelvin Hughes
Situation
Kelvin Hughes is a leading manufacturer of marine radar and navigational equipment for large vessels. Cables used in such applications are frequently exposed to hostile environments and special demands (such as trans-Euro river barges with retractable radar masts), so durability and flexibility, as well as the correct technical specifications, are vital.
Solution
Elmeridge has been a major suppier of installation cables to Kelvin Hughes for many years. A variety of different specifications have been provided which link the components of ships’ radar systems. These include power, data and coaxial cables, for which Elmeridge represent a single supply source. Given the criticality of the application, cost has been overridden by reliability and quality as the key success factors.
Result
The Elmeridge service has become an integral part of the secure and timely supply chain required by the Materials Manager at Kelvin Hughes.
“Despite the high spend, I have been able to delegate responsibilty for cables, enabling me to look more closely at improving performance in other purchasing areas“, he comments.
