A supplier network
you can rely on.
Capability checks and onsite audits establish the right fit for your requirements before your programme moves forward.
INDIA SOURCING, BUILT FOR GLOBAL PROGRAMMES
Sourcing from India without the complexity.
Prime Progression is your extended sourcing arm in India: one accountable partner from RFQ to delivery.
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Leveraging the India advantage, without the usual risk.
India’s manufacturing ecosystem gives global buyers access to high-quality components at competitive costs. Capturing that advantage takes careful supplier selection, quality control and local coordination.
Global sourcing looks good on the spreadsheet until:
- Your supplier goes silent for three weeks.
- Quality issues appear only after parts arrive.
- Production delays disrupt your launch timeline.
- You have no one to hold accountable.
That's where Prime comes in. We manage your sourcing programme from supplier selection through to delivery.
Over three decades, we’ve built and maintained relationships with Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers across India. As your single point of contact, we take full ownership of your India supply chain, so you're not left managing a maze of vendors on your own.
Our leadership brings 100+ years of combined global purchasing experience, with deep roots in the Indian manufacturing ecosystem. We help OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers unlock double-digit savings, get to market faster, and build a stronger bottom line without compromising on quality.
A supplier network
Quality built in.
At every stage.
Engineering review, validation, the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and production monitoring bring discipline from the first sample to ongoing supply.
Clear visibility.
One owner.
We coordinate the suppliers, schedules, documentation and logistics, so your team has one accountable partner.
30 years
Building supplier relationships in India
100+ years
Combined global leadership experience
One partner
Accountable from RFQ to delivered parts
OUR SOURCING FRAMEWORK
From the first RFQ
to dependable supply.
Twelve steps. Four connected stages.
Ownership at every handoff.
STEPS 01 TO 05
A strong programme starts
with the right decisions.
- 01
Requirement analysis
Align specifications, quality, volume, timeline, budget and target cost.
- 02
Engineering review & DFM
Review design for manufacture and identify value engineering opportunities.
- 03
Supplier identification
Shortlist suppliers with the right capabilities from our trusted India network.
- 04
Supplier audit & capability check
Assess processes, quality, compliance and available capacity onsite.
- 05
Commercial evaluation & negotiation
Benchmark pricing, analyse costs and negotiate the commercial terms.
STEPS 06 TO 08
Get the part right.
Then get it ready to scale.
- 06
Samples & prototypes
Develop prototypes, produce samples and secure approval to your requirements.
- 07
Testing & validation
Validate samples against the agreed quality and performance standards.
- 08
PPAP & documentation
Coordinate PPAP submission and documentation for quality and traceability compliance.
STEPS 09 TO 11
Keep production moving.
Keep delivery on track.
- 09
Production planning
Coordinate production schedules, capacity allocation and programme milestones.
- 10
Quality assurance
Manage inspection, quality control and continuous production monitoring.
- 11
Logistics & delivery
Coordinate logistics, export documentation and delivery to your location.
STEP 12
Build a supply chain
that keeps getting stronger.
- 12
Ongoing support & improvement
Continue supplier development, process improvement and cost improvement throughout the relationship.
Delivery is a milestone in the programme. Our commitment continues through ongoing supplier performance and improvement.
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Our process
End-to-end ownership.
Without the operational clutter.
We bring the detailed work into one controlled programme, giving your team clear decisions, visible milestones and one accountable partner from RFQ to delivered parts.
Customer
RFQ sent
Prime Progression
Parts delivered
Customer
- 1
Requirement analysis
We review your specifications, quality requirements, volumes, timing, budget and target cost.
- 2
Engineering review & DFM
DFM analysis, value engineering & design feedback to optimise manufacturability & cost.
- 3
Supplier identification
Identify and shortlist suitable suppliers from our trusted network across India.
- 4
Supplier audit & capability check
Onsite audits and process assessments to check quality, compliance and capacity.
- 5
Commercial evaluation & negotiation
Price benchmarking, cost analysis & commercial negotiation to secure the best value.
- 6
Samples & prototypes
Prototype development, sample production and approval against your requirements.
- 7
Testing & validation
Testing and validation against agreed quality and performance standards.
- 8
PPAP & documentation
PPAP submission and supporting quality and traceability documentation.
- 9
Production planning
Coordinate production planning, capacity allocation & schedule management.
- 10
Quality assurance
In-process inspection, quality control & continuous monitoring.
- 11
Logistics & delivery
Logistics coordination, export documentation & on-time delivery to your location.
- 12
Ongoing support & improvement
Continuous supplier development, process improvement & cost optimisation.
FROM INDIA TO THE WORLD
Made in India and delivered where you need it
Tell us where the parts need to go. We coordinate suppliers, documentation, logistics and programme visibility all the way to your destination.
North AmericaEuropeMiddle EastAsia PacificAfricaAustralia
| Term | Delivery term / supply option | Delivery arrangement |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Ex Works | Goods are made available at the agreed premises in India. The buyer arranges loading, collection and export clearance. |
| FOB | Free on Board | We clear the goods for export and load them on your nominated vessel at the agreed port in India. The buyer arranges the main sea freight. |
| DAP | Delivered at Place | We deliver to the agreed destination, ready for unloading. The buyer handles import clearance, duties, taxes and unloading. |
| DDP | Delivered Duty Paid | We deliver to the agreed destination, cleared for import with duties and taxes paid, ready for the buyer to unload. |
| Local stock | Warehouse supply in the US / Europe | We deliver to our warehouse in the US or the relevant European country and dispatch to you on demand. Stockholding and delivery terms are agreed for your programme. |
FOB applies to sea and inland waterway transport. Local warehouse supply is a stockholding service; the applicable Incoterms® 2020 rule and named delivery point are agreed separately.
Supplier coordinationExport documentationLogistics managementProgramme visibility
PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
The right capability for your next programme.
Representative components and materials sourced, developed and managed for global customer programmes.
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LEADERSHIP AT PRIME
Global OEM leadership experience at Prime
100+ years of combined leadership experience across global supply chains.
Our team has led billion-dollar engagements, supported supplier compliance and built programmes across India, China, the US and Europe.
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STRATEGIC PURCHASINGSajit Haridas
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
25 years in strategic purchasing. Former Director of Global Purchasing Strategy at Ford. Led procurement engagements exceeding $1 billion and built supplier networks across India, the UK, the US, Thailand and China.
ENGINEERING & QUALITYRajagopal
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
27 years in supplier quality and engineering. Former Supplier Technical Assistance Director, Ford Asia Pacific. Led 300+ engineers and supplier readiness across India, China, Australia and ASEAN.
FINANCE & GOVERNANCEShilpa Lakhani
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
22 years in finance, operations and controls. A Chartered Accountant with leadership experience in an $80 million aftermarket business and high-growth operations.
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