Konecranes

Challenge

A heavy dependence on European manufacturing created high landed costs and three-month lead times, constraining production flexibility, slowing response to customer demand, and weakening North American market competitiveness.

Maverick Approach

• Qualified Mexican fabricators meeting EU welding requirements
• Bridged Swedish engineering standards with North American supplier capabilities
• Completed SSAB S690 steel material equivalent qualification

Results

• $3M+ annual savings (15% landed cost reduction)
• 3-month lead-time reduction
• Major assemblies transitioned from Europe to Mexico

Maverick Impact

Bridged supply chains, engineering requirements, and cultural differences across regions to unlock sustainable global competitiveness and improved execution.