Case Study 1: Hotel Chain “Grand Stay Inn” – Customized LED Ceiling Lights

Background: Grand Stay Inn is a mid-sized hotel chain with 25 locations in the U.S. They had to replace old lights.

This included incandescent and fluorescent lights. Workers completed the work in 1,200 guest rooms and 50 common areas, such as lobbies and hallways. Their goals were to lower energy costs, match the lights with their brand style, and meet U.S. safety standards.

Steps Taken:

Research Suppliers: We partnered with a manufacturer in China on Alibaba. They have over 10 years of experience with bulk LEDs and a 4.8/5 rating.

We got a price of $9.50 per piece for 15,000 custom LED downlights. This is significantly less than the $18 per unit from local suppliers.

The lights come with a 5-year warranty, UL certification, and free shipping to U.S. ports.

Use Bulk Discounts: The first quote for 10,000 pieces was $10.20 each. By increasing the order to 15,000 pieces, we got a 7% discount, bringing the price to $9.50 each.

Customization: We added the hotel logo to the trim of the downlight. We also chose a warm 2700K color temperature to match their cozy brand vibe. This cost an extra $0.30 for each piece. We saved more money by buying in larger amounts.

Logistics: The supplier managed door-to-door shipping, including duty clearance. The total logistics cost was $3,200, compared to $5,000 from other vendors.

Results:

Cost Savings: The total cost was $145,700, which includes $142,500 for 15,000 pieces at $9.50 each and $3,200 for shipping. This is 47% less than the retail price of $275,000.

Energy Efficiency: We cut monthly energy bills by 38%, from $12,000 to $7,440. This saves $54,720 each year.

Adherence & Durability: UL certification helped us avoid problems with codes. The 5-year warranty means no maintenance costs for five years.

The project was a great success. The cost savings allowed us to use funds for other important areas of the business. This improved our efficiency.

With lower energy bills, we can invest in more sustainability projects. This will help our environmental impact even more.

The UL certification helped us meet safety standards. It also increased our credibility with clients and stakeholders. This has created new chances for partnerships and contracts. More businesses want to work with companies that focus on safety and sustainability.

The durability of the products, backed by the five-year warranty, gives us peace of mind. We can focus on our core operations without worrying about unexpected maintenance costs. This reliability has also increased our customer satisfaction. We can now deliver high-quality products on time and without problems.

Looking ahead, we plan to analyze the data from this project to identify further areas for improvement. We will keep improving our supply chain and energy use.

This will help us increase our profits and sustainability. The success of this effort has set a good example for future projects. We are excited about the opportunities that are coming.