Trust, quality, global logistics

We’re streamlining procurement and focusing on a carefully selected group of high-performing global EMS providers. The strategy is to increase transparency and efficiency by working with fewer, stronger partners. Variosystems is one of just three preferred suppliers worldwide.

We expect proactive input – especially when it comes to finding better, more cost-effective, and readily available alternatives for critical components. BOMs must be fully transparent, including pricing, so we can benchmark fairly. In some cases, we negotiate Komax-specific prices directly with manufacturers. We also require buffer stock – risk management is non-negotiable for us.

We classify components into four categories and maintain safety stocks for sensitive parts – with coverage ranging from 12 to 36 months. This means we can remain operational for up to three years, even in the event of a disaster. As far as I know, none of our competitors take risk management to this level.

Absolutely – during the pandemic, it paid off in full. We could deliver critical components when others couldn’t.

Variosystems has been with us since the beginning – when we first introduced electronics into our machines in the early 1990s. Back then, proximity and shared language were key. Today, we benefit from global reach and a high level of professionalism.

Sri Lanka was a key milestone. We’re active globally, especially in Asia and China – and we need a partner who is too. Variosystems manufactures most of our products in Sri Lanka – many go straight to our facility in China, others to Switzerland, Germany or Turkey.
Some products go through final assembly in Croatia, where housings and cooling elements are integrated and testing is done using our own test towers. Their global setup also gives us financial stability, as we operate in both CHF and USD – minimizing currency and exchange rate risks.

It’s been defined by openness and trust for many years. Our contacts are true professionals – many have been with us for a long time. The introduction of the Customer Success Teams took things to another level: a single point of contact, fast response times, transparency, and a genuine understanding of our needs – that’s exactly how it should be.
We hold quarterly synergy meetings, work through open topics, and collaborate closely on engineering. We also evaluate suppliers regularly – including on ESG criteria. Participation in EcoVadis and ongoing improvement is a must. That’s a clear expectation from our customers in the automotive sector.