Accelerating the Production Launch of a Oneka Desalination Buoy

Client
Oneka Technologies
Sector
Marine
Expertise
  • Product Development
  • Logistics and Supply Chain

CONTEXT

Oneka Technologies is an innovative and dynamic startup dedicated to transforming the oceans into a sustainable and affordable source of fresh water. Over the years, Oneka has developed strong expertise in harnessing wave energy, providing its customers with high-performing, reliable, and patented solutions. Oneka’s desalination systems produce water that meets World Health Organization (WHO) standards and can be tailored to meet specific requirements.

CHALLENGES

In order to maximize the benefits of one of its grants, Oneka aimed to bring its latest generation desalination buoy prototype into production before the funding deadline. However, limited internal capacity in project management and procurement made meeting this deadline critical and put the overall success of the project at risk.

ASSIGNMENT

Oneka sought to integrate several experts in procurement and in product development.

These Merkur experts complemented Oneka’s team and supported the planning of manufacturing through its supplier network, as well as the production launch of the buoy.

RESULTS

Project delivery on time and within budget

OBJECTIVE AND ACHIEVEMENT

Manufacture a prototype of a new generation of desalination buoys

  • Support the team in project management and in identifying manufacturing and assembly partners for the buoy.

  • Support the organization of engineering activities.

  • Provide management with visibility into project progress and achievement of objectives.

  • Maximize the use of Oneka Technologies’s grant.

TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

Project schedule

Upfront cost estimation

Liaising between engineering and suppliers

Managing the buoy’s bill of materials (BOM)

Implementing KPIs to track progress of engineering and procurement deliverables

Coordinating bid and quotation activities with the project team

Organizing payment and delivery terms

Our collaboration with Merkur allowed us to increase our capacity during a critical period when our staffing needs exceeded our ability to recruit. Merkur’s team quickly integrated into our organization, followed our guidance, rolled up their sleeves, and delivered added value from day one. Thank you for this great experience!
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Susan Hunt

Chief Innovation Officer

O​neka Technologies

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