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Vulnerabilities in the global supply chain
Growing uncertainty and the risk of delays or defects in supplies from complex markets (China and India) in the absence of direct on-site oversight.
Industrial Execution, Global Governance, Sustainable Value.
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We optimize the industrial supply chain for SMEs. Direct operations in Italy, China, and India, AI-powered e-Drafting, and ethical kitting. Zero risk, immediate ROI.
Where we operate
Not a sourcing desk in Milan. Engineers and quality control physically present in the markets your supply chain depends on.
45.6506° N, 9.2039° E
Seregno, Italy
European headquarters and engineering hub
Via Toscanini 13, 20831 Seregno (MB), Italy
34.3416° N, 108.9398° E
Xi'an, China
Operations center for China
Chang'an District, Gaokao Street, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
11.0168° N, 76.9558° E
Coimbatore, India
Operations center for India
No. 51 Balaji Gardens, S.M. Palayam, G.N. Mills (Post), Coimbatore 641029, Tamil Nadu, India
Three pillars, a single point of contact
Real results
“A consultant turned into a desk-mate.”
BICASAManaging Director
- Time-to-market
- -30%
- Line cycle time
- -25%
- Shipment defects
- Zero
Market polarization leaves industrial SMEs vulnerable
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Saturation in process engineering
Overburdened in-house engineering departments that slow down the start of production and extend the time-to-market for products.
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Sustainability perceived as a cost
SMEs often view ESG and social responsibility requirements as a burden of red tape, rather than leveraging them to boost margins.
Traditional consulting vs. desk-mate consulting
DimensionTraditional ConsultingFARE — Desk-Mate
Positioning
Traditional ConsultingStrategic consulting firm, sourcing broker
FARE — Desk-MateValue-chain operating partner, "desk-mate"
Work model
Traditional ConsultingSlide-only, academic leave
FARE — Desk-MateHands-on support at the customer's factory and in their engineering department
Supply chain
Traditional ConsultingLow-cost sourcing, remote management
FARE — Desk-MateOn-site physical inspection and pre-shipment quality control across China and India
Billing
Traditional ConsultingFlat fee, regardless of results
FARE — Desk-MateContingent upon the achievement of the agreed-upon operational milestones
Results
Traditional ConsultingGeneral value synergies
FARE — Desk-MateROI within 90 days, verifiable metrics
Quality and compliance
Quality checked on site, not on paper
FARE's own teams check suppliers, shipments and subcontractors in person, in Europe, China and India.
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Supplier audits
Before the first order, we check a supplier's machines, skills and production capacity on site in China and India.
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Pre-shipment inspection
An on-site inspection with a photo and video report before every shipment, and certificates and test reports checked before delivery.
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Audited subcontractors
European subcontractors in the EuHub network, selected and audited by our team.
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Law 68/99 inclusion
Kitting and assembly by type-B social cooperatives that count toward your Law 68/99 quota.
Differentiators
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A bridge between strategy and local/global execution
A unique ability to combine an industrial advisory perspective (Milan/Brianza) with hands-on execution in critical procurement markets (China and India).
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Sustainability integrated into the product (SocialPro 5.0)
Sustainability is not just a superficial statement; it is integrated into actual production processes (e.g., kitting and inclusive employment).
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Primordial integration of AI
AI is already cited as a process enabler (AI-Powered in e-Drafting and Industrial Strategy), engineered and articulated using the BridgeUp methodology.