Owens-Illinois faced an emergency when the main oven in their factory failed, halting glass production and risking major financial losses. Their initial response was to contact U.S. headquarters, but the estimated repair timeline ranged from days to weeks. To speed up the process, they reached out to multiple companies with a list of needed items, aiming to find the fastest supplier to source, procure, and ship the repair materials.

Teknik received Owens-Illinois’s item list on Wednesday and quickly sourced 80% of the materials, coordinating the rest with their technical team. By that afternoon, purchase approval was granted, and Teknik committed to full delivery by Wednesday, aiming for Saturday. They expedited shipments, resolved discrepancies by Friday, and avoided costly air cargo by sending 18 volunteers to hand-deliver 1,200 pounds of goods to the Andes facility by Saturday at noon.

Pirelli Neumaticos S.A.I.C. encountered major operational hurdles due to Argentina’s 2019 economic downturn, including a 50% currency devaluation. This led to pre-payment restrictions that blocked access to essential materials and halted plant repairs. The company also faced persistent delays from vendors providing inaccurate order readiness dates, resulting in costly permit re-filings. To make matters worse, required paperwork like pre-invoices and packing lists was often missing or incomplete, further complicating the import process.

Teknik Trading resolved these issues by managing orders and providing financing, allowing Pirelli Neumaticos S.A.I.C. to bypass pre-payment delays. With deep expertise in customs procedures, Teknik ensured accurate documentation and reliable order readiness estimates, reducing extra costs. For urgent repairs, Teknik coordinated international shipments and minimized duties through strategic logistics. Their support allowed the company to maintain operations and avoid unnecessary expenses.

Goodyear’s MRO procurement process faced major inefficiencies due to a slow 2–3 week approval cycle, long lead times from upfront vendor payments, and frequent customs delays in Chile. Many suppliers struggled with local import requirements, causing further shipment issues. Additionally, a high 11% order error rate led to wasted materials and operational delays, forcing Goodyear to hold excess inventory and incur increased costs.

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Teknik provided Goodyear with a procurement and PO management solution, handling thousands of vendors and invoices. Orders were consolidated into 10–20 monthly POs, with just one invoice and report for easier tracking. Teknik also managed customs compliance, reducing delivery times by preparing all necessary documents. Each order was thoroughly checked for accuracy before shipping to ensure Goodyear received exactly what was requested.