Outsourcing Testing
Outsourcing of materials testing to independent laboratories has been a growing trend for a number of years. Many of our clients outsource all or part of their testing to us.
Why?
Independent and reliable results: We offer objective test results and data logs without bias or any associated conflict of interest to customers or regulators. We know that companies in highly regulated industries and with demanding customers requiring rigorous, strict and independent audits, something which we have been doing for a number of years.
Extension of your in-house capabilities: Many applications, including research & development, quality assurance and failure analysis will require an extensive range of test capabilities in a variety of operating environments to solve problems or meet compliance requirements. At CERAM we can augment your in-house resources thanks to our state-of the-art equipment, materials expertise and industry know-how.
Additional Capacity: In-house testing facilities may be exposed to variety potential users from different parts of the organisation, often relating in delays in manufacturing. We can help to alleviate demand fluctuation, or fast track urgent testing requirements and act as a source of on-demand additional testing capacity.
Improved SLA performance: For some organisations materials testing is just a necessity, and not a core competency to succeed in the market. This can manifest itself in low investment, poor staffing and poor processes which often lead to time delays, and un-trusted data. At CERAM we continue to make the necessary investments in people, facilities and processes to improve speed and accuracy of data, exceeding client SLA performance requirements and giving you a potential source of competitive advantage.
Freeing up of your internal resources: The time of highly skilled technical resource is precious; while they’re absorbed in in-house testing, they’re distracted from important R & D development. At CERAM we can help you to free up internal resources to focus on important issues for the company.
Minimise fixed costs to the business. In-house laboratories cost a lot to maintain, thanks to high fixed costs, paying a highly skilled workforce, and expensive capital investment plans. Outsourcing your testing to us can lower fixed costs and add flexibility to deal with market fluctuations.