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When a Spanish tannery slashed its quality control staff from 14 to 5 technicians last quarter without
compromising output, the secret wasn't layoffs—it was Great Win's automated leather testing equipment.
Across 37 tanneries we've equipped, the average labor cost reduction hits 42.7% within 18 months.
Here's how the numbers break down.
Time Studies Reveal:
· 55% of technicians' time spent on repetitive measurement tasks
· 23-minute average per hide for full compliance testing
· 14% error rate in manual thickness recordings
Hidden Expenses:
✔ €18/hr skilled labor x 3 shifts = €129,600/year
✔ 7% material waste from inconsistent testing
✔ 3-week backlog during staff shortages
1. Unattended Batch Processing
· Tests 120 hides/hour vs. manual 22/hour
· Robotic arm precision: ±0.03mm accuracy
· Continuous operation with <5% downtime
Real-World Impact:
A Portuguese tannery processes 300+ extra hides daily with same staff.
2. AI-Powered Defect Detection
· 220% more flaws caught than human inspectors
· Learns tannery-specific quality standards
· Reduces dispute resolution time by 65%
3. Integrated Data Management
· Automatic report generation (ISO/IEC 17025 compliant)
· Real-time dashboards for production managers
· ERP system integration eliminates 37 hours/week of admin work
| Expense Category | Manual Testing | Great Win Automated System |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Labor Costs | €216,000 | €89,000 |
| Material Waste | €42,000 | €18,000 |
| Compliance Fines | €28,000 | €3,200 |
| Total Savings | - | €176,800/year |
Phase 1: Baseline Analysis (Weeks 1-2)
· Free workflow assessment
· ROI projection customized to your volumes
Phase 2: Pilot Program (Weeks 3-8)
· Install 1 automated tester alongside existing process
· Side-by-side comparison reporting
Phase 3: Full Integration (Weeks 9-12)
· Staff training with certification
· ERP/MES connectivity setup
· Preventive maintenance plan
1. Italian Full-Grain Specialist
Challenge: 19% overtime costs during peak seasons
Solution: 3x AutoTest Pro units
Results:
✓ 44% labor cost reduction
✓ 91% faster lot release
✓ €310,000 annual savings
2. Turkish Sheepskin Processor
· Challenge: High staff turnover (38% annually)
· Solution: Automated testing with simplified interface
· Results:
✓ 72% reduction in training time
✓ 15% higher yield from consistent grading
✓ 100% payback in 11 months
Myth: "We'll lose craftsmanship"
✅ Reality: Automates only repetitive tasks—final approval remains with master tanners
Myth: "Too complex for our hides"
✅ Reality: Configurable for exotic, embossed, and stretch leathers
Myth: "Maintenance will eat savings"
✅ Reality: <€3,000 annual service costs with 98% uptime guarantee
The tannery profit margin you're missing could be hiding in inefficient testing processes.
Request Your Free Savings Estimate:
+86 13296639265
Vincent-zhong@greatwin-test.com
Great Win – Precision Engineering for Leather's New Era
