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Case Study Production line
March 20266 min

Inside an Algiers food packaging line: from RFP to first article in 11 months.

A complete project timeline including OEM selection, customs clearance, and the unexpected pre-treatment redesign that saved six weeks.

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Sourcing Heavy equipment
March 20265 min

Direct OEM vs distributor sourcing: a real cost comparison on €1.2M of heavy equipment.

When buying direct saves money — and the three scenarios where going through a distributor is actually faster and cheaper.

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Engineering Powder coating
February 20267 min

Powder coating in 38°C: humidity, dust, and pre-treatment design for hot climates.

Why off-the-shelf European booth designs fail in MENA conditions — and the four engineering changes we now make standard.

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Industry Medical equipment
February 20264 min

The 18-month lead time on MRI installations is finally collapsing. Here's why.

Supply chain shifts after 2024, new manufacturer partnerships, and what this means for hospital procurement timelines.

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Field Note Architecture
January 20268 min

Project management in Lagos: a working model that survived four customs delays.

How we restructure timelines, contracts, and communication when working in markets with unpredictable logistics.

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Method Engineering
January 202610 min

Bill of materials engineering: how we cost a project before quoting it.

A look at our internal estimation methodology — including the spreadsheet templates we use for Tier-1 engagements.

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