Lighting Industry

Overview

Lighting Industry manufacturers operate in a customer focused market that is driven by each customer’s unique lighting requirements. With a worldwide need to develop more cost-effective and energy efficient forms of lighting to comply with a variety of international standards, the lighting industry will continue to evolve and grow into the future.

Companies in this category are witnessing the following trends:

• Design of High-Benefit Lighting Systems
• Diverse Customer Base
• Focus on Product Safety Testing and Product Quality Testing
• Focus on development of energy efficient forms of lighting
• Focus on environmental issues such as fluorescent lamp disposal and proper management of spent lamps
• Cost reduction demands driven by “Big Box” retailers
• Multiple, retailer-driven packaging requirements

To work with companies in this industry requires a true understanding of its specific processing needs; business process must be designed with the flexibility to adapt to unique customer requirements.

Key Industry Business Drivers

Following are characteristics common to companies in this industry:

• Accommodating Unique Customer Requirements
• Product Focused Manufacturing
• Need for Ample Warehouse Space
• Compliance with National Electrical Manufacturer Association (NEMA) Standards
• Product Safety
• Continual Cost Reduction
• Complex Inventory Distribution and Consignment Systems

Our Experience

Logan Consulting has solid experience working with lighting manufacturing companies, including implementing ERP systems and managing and executing IT strategy and selection projects.

• GE Lighting Systems
• GE Quartz
• GE Lumination