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Collapsible Storage box project

August 24, 2025

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Creation and Manufacturing of the Collapsible Storage Box Project

THE ISSUE

Lodestar’s client, a significant portable storage box manufacturer, was having problems with the design of their current storage boxes due to water leaks, post-purchase quality problems, and purchasing from their sole supplier.

THE SOLUTION OF LODESTAR

The storage box’s roof was given a creative design that made it “water-proof by design”

▸ Developed the product’s supply chain, which included locating the manufacturer required to create such a piece of equipment and a source for lightweight, high-strength composite panels. This involved setting up quality controls and production procedures.

▸There are no quality problems at dealer sites because of the established production procedures, in-process quality controls, and final inspection technique.

RESULTS

▸ Lodestar’s solution reduced the loss from damaged items and repair expenses by more than 20%.

▸ Cut expenses by about 20%, which will raise net margins significantly.

LODESTAR QUALITY LLC’S OVERVIEW

A knowledgeable supplier of specialized manufacturing solutions, Lodestar Quality LLC

▸ Offers a comprehensive range of services to product producers, including cost-effective, state-of-the-art quality control methods for production, sourcing, and innovative design and engineering.

Fabrications, castings, forging and machining, and plastic goods are among the focus areas.

Our network of top-notch manufacturers and our staff of engineering specialists collaborate to create and supply goods to our clients.

In order to provide high-quality products and intelligent solutions that are tailored to a specific market’s or entity’s needs in a comprehensive manner, Lodestar leverages the experience of its team members and manufacturing partners to address important issues faced by industry segments or individual manufacturers.

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