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Overseas Procurement + Domestic Slitting of PET Film for Power Cables | Cost Reduction While Maintaining Equivalent Quality

In response to the risks of rising domestic PET film prices and supply chain factors, we offer a combined package of new overseas PET film sourcing and domestic slitting services for power cable manufacturers seeking both cost improvement and stable supply. With our three-pronged advantage of "Equivalent Quality × Cost Reduction × Domestic Support," we contribute to maintaining the competitiveness of your cable selling prices. Deteriorating Cost-to-Sales Ratio of Power Cables and Demands for "Equivalent Quality × Cost Reduction" The goal is to reduce the procurement cost of PET film for power cables, while maintaining quality equivalent to conventional products.Domestic products offer stability but come at a high price. Overseas products feature attractive pricing but raise concerns regarding quality and logistics.●Scenarios where this becomes apparent: Continuous cost structure review phases. Initiated by proposals from Fuji Chemi.●Main impacts: Deterioration of the cost-to-sales ratio, decline in cable selling price competitiveness. Why Domestic Price Renegotiations Have Reached Their Limit: Price Increases and Supply Chain Factors Rising prices of domestic PET film and supply chain factors (extended lead times).●Specific Rationale: Prototype evaluation of overseas PET candidates, demand volume estimations. Measures Tried So Far and Their Limitations Price renegotiations for domestic products (limited impact), consideration of direct import of overseas PET (burden of customs clearance and slitting processes).Based on these limitations, we adopted the following approach as a more fundamental solution. Solution Approach: New Overseas Supplier Sourcing × Domestic Stock × Slitting Process By sourcing from new overseas manufacturers and combining it with domestic inventory + slitting processing, we maintain the same delivery conditions for customers as conventional products. STEP. 01 Overseas Supplier Sourcing Discovering overseas PET that matches required physical properties STEP. 02 Domestic Stock Holding buffer stock at the Mito Processing Center STEP. 03 Slitting Process Short lead time supply at customer-specified widths Fuji Chemi Trading's Supply System: Headquarters × Mito Processing Center × Overseas Manufacturers This solution is established through the division of roles across multiple locations.・Headquarters / Domestic Sales: Customer contact window and cost proposals・Mito Processing Center: Acceptance inspection, slitting, and inventory management・Overseas Bases / Manufacturers: Import of master rollsSupply system: Immediate delivery with customer-specified slitting from domestic stock. Results Achieved Through Implementation Replicating equivalent quality even with overseas products. Simultaneously providing cost reduction, inventory, and slitting services.●KPI Candidates: Procurement cost reduction / Maintaining zero quality complaints / Inventory reduction on the customer side.●Implementation Lead Time: Gradual transition from demand confirmation to prototyping, and then to mass production switching. Expected Ripple Effects and Horizontal Rollout The effects of implementing this solution extend beyond solving the primary challenge. Please also utilize this as material for internal and management-level proposals.・Horizontal rollout to other PET applications in the wire and insulation fields (battery separators, tapes, laminates)・Proposing alternatives for global raw material procurement by leveraging overseas sourcing expertise・Can also be used as a price negotiation tool with domestic suppliers・Expansion into "multi-sourcing" proposals from a BCP perspective Difference from Competitors: Why Fuji Chemi Trading is Chosen Unlike general trading companies that only perform direct import of overseas PET, Fuji Chemi combines it with "domestic slitting and inventory support," enabling both mass production quality maintenance and short delivery times. Product Information & Specification Overview The main specifications of products with a track record of adoption can be selected from multiple grades depending on the application and required conditions. Representative specifications are as follows (please contact us for detailed specifications). ItemSpecificationsPrimary ApplicationPET film for power cables (insulation, lamination applications, etc.)Master RollOverseas manufacturer products (comparative selection of candidates matching required physical properties)Domestic StockHolding buffer stock at the Mito Processing CenterProcessing SupportSlitting process (customer-specified width)Delivery TimeImmediate delivery with customer-specified slitting from domestic stockQuality ConfirmationStable supply achieved through acceptance inspections and physical property comparisons How to Use & Operational Examples The following patterns are frequently adopted for actual operations.・Evaluation Phase: Requirement hearing → Sample evaluation → Specification finalization・Pre-Mass Production Preparation: Division of roles across locations, specification standardization, and local launch・Mass Production Phase: Ensuring short lead times and stable supply through our supply system・Horizontal Rollout: Supporting expansion to other bases and projects FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Is quality stable even with overseas products? We select overseas manufacturer products that match the required physical properties and ensure quality through acceptance inspections. Based on actual cases, we maintain zero quality complaints. Are there risks involved in switching from domestic products? Since the transition proceeds after conducting preliminary evaluations and demand estimations, risks can be minimized. How do we proceed with multi-sourcing from a BCP perspective? We will design a BCP plan together with you, such as using domestic and overseas products in combination, or running multiple overseas suppliers concurrently. Can you handle film materials other than PET? We can make proposals according to your application, such as films for battery separators, tapes, and laminations. Will the domestic sales contact window remain the same? Since domestic sales and the Mito Processing Center will handle it, your contact window will not change. 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