SASH Group A Part of SASH Group

Precision Supply Chain
Services

Bringing Ideas to Life. Your all-in-one partner from prototype sourcing to door-step delivery, backed by engineering expertise and Tier 1 manufacturing roots.

6
Capabilities
~44K
Cu. Ft. Capacity
1.92M
Cu. Ft. Expandable
Tier 1
Group Backing
Core Capabilities
Parent Group
Tier 1 Industrial Manufacturer
U.S. Headquarters
Wood Dale, IL
878 Sivert Drive, 60191
Facility
~44,000 cu. ft.
4,575 sq. ft. · 12-ft Racked
Division
Lotus SCS
Supply Chain Services
Capabilities

Integrated Supply Chain Services

Each capability operates independently or as part of a managed end-to-end engagement.

Sourcing Quality Assembly Packaging Logistics FleetTech
01
Sourcing & Procurement
Part Sourcing & Supplier Management
New & Current
Parts Sourced
Active
Cost Reduction
Tiered
Supplier Evaluation
Global
Sourcing Network

End-to-end supplier identification, qualification, and cost negotiation, with savings passed directly to the customer.

  • New & obsolete part sourcing
  • Supplier development & qualification
  • Active cost reduction negotiations
  • Prototype & alternative sourcing
  • Volume purchasing arrangements
  • Reverse engineering support
02
Quality Control
In-House Inspection & QC Documentation
PPAP
Documentation
8-D
Corrective Action
HRC
Hardness Testing
NCM
Management

OEM-grade documentation and in-house measurement equipment. Non-conformities contained before they reach the customer.

  • Incoming material inspection
  • PPAP documentation
  • 8-D corrective action reports
  • Hardness testing (HRC)
  • Dimensional gauging
  • Field action & warranty support
03
Assembly
Sub-Assembly, Rework & Preparation
50-Ton
Hydraulic Press
Custom
Barcoding
Serial
Tracking
Final
Inspection

Light manufacturing and rework at our Wood Dale facility. Prepared to your specifications, inspected before dispatch.

  • Sub-assembly operations
  • Part rework & modification
  • 50-Ton hydraulic press on-site
  • Custom & standard barcoding
  • Serializing
  • Final product inspection
  • Surge staffing via vetted local agencies
04
Packaging & Kitting
Shelf-Ready Packaging & Custom Kitting
Custom
Kit Design
Shelf-Ready
Retail Units
Inventory
Barcoding
Containment
Response

Custom box design through retail-ready delivery, including multi-component kits, documentation printing, and non-conformity containment.

  • Custom kit & box design
  • Shelf-ready retail packaging
  • Bag & box sealing
  • Documentation & instruction printing
  • Bulk component inspection
  • Inventory barcoding
05
Logistics & Dropshipping
Direct-to-Customer Fulfillment
Direct
Dropshipping
Carrier
Network
Wood Dale
Ship-From
Full
Documentation

Finished goods shipped directly to your customers or distribution centers. Established carrier relationships and complete shipment documentation.

  • Dropshipping from Wood Dale, IL
  • Direct-to-customer fulfillment
  • DC replenishment shipping
  • Packaging-to-dispatch handling
  • Established carrier relationships
  • Shipment documentation
06
FleetTech Distribution
Heavy-Duty Commercial Truck Parts
Clutch
Systems
Rotating
Electrical
Class 6–8
Applications
Kitted &
Shelf-Ready

Clutch components and rotating electrical parts for commercial trucks, sourced, inspected, and dispatched from Wood Dale.

  • Clutch discs & pressure plates
  • Starters: 12V and 24V
  • Alternators: single and dual output
  • Release bearings & clutch kits
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How We Work

Virtual
Manufacturing®

Bringing Ideas to Life.

A distributed manufacturing model where every process is owned, every vendor is accountable, and the client manages none of it. One drawing in. One invoice out. Everything in between is our problem.

Raw material on our books. We procure and carry the material. Your vendor stays liquid. Your cost reflects a finished, inspected part — not a bill of materials.
500+ audited vendors across 8 countries. Metal, rubber, castings, electrical — every process type routed to a pre-qualified facility. We do not trial new vendors on live production.
We are on the floor when things go wrong. Not managing it by email. When a weld throws spatter, our team is at the vendor's premises fixing the root cause before the part moves to the next stage.
Export-compliant to your dock. ISPM-15 packing, full documentation, HTS classification, duty optimisation — handled in-house. Chicago port to Wood Dale, IL.
Case Study  ·  Agricultural Wear Part  ·  Shear Bar
Material
Boron Steel EN 9
Hardness
52–58 HRC
Finish
C3T Metallic Paint
Destination
Wood Dale, IL
Documentation
PPAP + First Article
Drawing Review

Drawing specified IS 2062. Substituted EN 9 — better hardness response, higher OEM acceptance rate in export markets.

Raw Material

Procured 15% over-quantity. Covers shearing scrap and pilot rejects — no mid-run re-order delays.

Welding

Pilot showed weld spatter. Team visited vendor premises. Incorrect electrode angle and preheat — fixed in-situ. No batch rejected.

Heat Treatment

Primary furnace at 80% capacity. Alternate approved vendor activated. Both batches completed same day — no lead time impact.

QC

3 parts in 200 showed edge cracks. Isolated to one shearing die — replaced. Cracked parts scrapped, not sorted in.

Export

Applied 9817.00.60 end-use duty exemption — agricultural use. Duty rate reduced. Saving passed to client in full.

1
Client invoice
All
Vendors managed by us
100%
Parts passed QC gate
Why Lotus SCS

Your Challenges.
Our Answers.

Lotus Automotive is a division of SASH Group, a Tier 1 industrial manufacturer with established OEM relationships across agricultural and commercial equipment. That foundation informs every supply chain engagement we undertake.

01 "Too many vendors, with gaps between every one of them."
02 "Our QC documentation won't survive an OEM audit."
03 "Our vendors don't understand what manufacturing demands."
04 "Supplier costs keep climbing with no pushback."
05 "We need a part fast. It is obsolete with no alternative."
06 "Our supplier is overseas. Fulfillment is slow and fragmented."
07 "Our volumes spike. We cannot staff up fast enough."
One Partner, Full Chain

End-to-end from sourcing to delivery, under a single managed engagement.

No coordination gaps. No vendor blame game. Lotus SCS owns the full chain: sourcing, quality, assembly, packaging, and logistics in one relationship.

SourcingQualityLogistics
OEM-Grade Documentation

PPAP, 8-D, corrective actions: maintained to OEM standards.

We produce and maintain the full documentation stack that enterprise procurement demands. Audit-ready, traceable, and structured for compliance.

PPAP8-D CARNCM
Manufacturer Backing

Part of SASH Group, a Tier 1 industrial manufacturer.

We do not just distribute. We come from manufacturing, which means we understand tolerances, lead times, and production-grade requirements from the inside.

Active Cost Reduction

We negotiate continuously and pass the savings forward.

Cost reduction is a standing deliverable, not a one-time exercise. We work supplier pricing on an ongoing basis. What we save, you keep.

SourcingProcurementCost
Expedited Sourcing

Time-sensitive and obsolete part sourcing within standard terms.

Whether it is a prototype run, an urgent gap fill, or a discontinued part needing an alternative, we handle the exceptions other partners will not.

Rush SourcingObsolete PartsPrototypes
Wood Dale, Illinois

Centrally located U.S. facility, expansion-ready for enterprise scale.

~44,000 cu. ft. of racked storage in Wood Dale (4,575 sq. ft. floor), with assembly, QC, packaging, and logistics under one roof. Expandable to 1,920,000 cu. ft. Established carrier relationships, ship direct to your customer or DC.

DropshippingFulfillmentIllinois
Flex Workforce

Active staffing agency contracts for surge capacity in assembly, packaging, and warehousing.

Through active agreements with vetted local hiring agencies, Lotus SCS can rapidly scale floor headcount to meet demand spikes. Specialized assembly, packaging, and warehousing labour on short notice, without the client carrying overhead risk.

AssemblyPackagingWarehousingSurge Staffing
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Corporate Structure

Lotus Automotive, Inc.

A subsidiary of SASH Group, Lotus Automotive operates two distinct divisions, each serving a different market segment.

Lotus SCS
Supply Chain Services
6
Capabilities
~44K
Cu. Ft.
Wood Dale
Location

Wood Dale, IL facility. 44,000 cu. ft. active capacity, expandable to 1,920,000 cu. ft. within the same complex.

Sourcing
Quality & PPAP
Assembly
Packaging
Kitting
Logistics
Lotus FleetTech
Heavy-Duty Parts Distribution
2
Product Lines
Class 6–8
Applications
US
Distribution

Heavy-duty parts for Class 6–8 trucks. Sourced, kitted, and dropshipped from Wood Dale, IL.

Clutch Kits
Starters
Alternators
Kitting
Dropship
SASH Group
Tier 1 Industrial Manufacturer, Parent of Lotus Automotive
Tier 1
OEM Supplier
Global
Operations
India + US
Presence

Tier 1 industrial manufacturer. Parent of Lotus Automotive, Inc. Established OEM relationships across agricultural and commercial equipment sectors.

Agri. Wear Parts
Precision Mfg.
Forestry Parts
NPD
Supply Chain
What We Handle

55 Product Types.
One Partner.

Through SASH Group's manufacturing base and global supply network, Lotus SCS sources, inspects, kits, and delivers across agricultural wear parts, clutches, engine components, chassis hardware, electrical systems, rubber mouldings, and castings.

55
Product Types
500+
Global Suppliers
8
Sourcing Hubs
Industries Served

Select an industry to explore relevant products

Sourcing Hubs India China Germany Turkey Brazil Thailand Mexico Italy
Baler Plunger KnivesStraw Chopper KnivesForage Harvester KnivesStalk Roll KnivesLawn Mower BladesBale SpearsRake TinesJ-Type Tiller BladeShear BarsChiselsDiaphragm ClutchesLever Type ClutchesLong Travel Damper Clutch DiscsAngle Spring ClutchesStamped & Cast Clutch Covers
Do not see what you need? If it fits on a tractor, a combine, or a Class 6-8 truck, there is a strong chance we can source it.
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Our Team

The People Behind Lotus SCS

A focused team with deep roots in manufacturing, supply chain, and international trade.

Srish Saini
Srish Saini
Vice President, Lotus Automotive, Inc.

Srish leads corporate strategy, financial oversight, and business development at Lotus Automotive. Holding dual degrees in engineering and business analytics, he brings a disciplined, process-oriented approach to every commercial decision. He directs end-to-end operations across both the SCS and FleetTech divisions. His combined technical and commercial background ensures that every engagement is quoted and executed with precision.

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Corporate Strategy P&L Management Supply Chain Business Development
Sajal Saini
Sajal Saini
Sr. Procurement & Operations Analyst

Sajal manages the full commercial and operational cycle at the Wood Dale facility, covering sourcing, vendor qualification, quality inspection, assembly, packaging, and kitting. He holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in engineering and business analytics, and applies a data-driven methodology to procurement strategy, cost reduction, and operational compliance. His background in engineering ensures that client specifications are understood and translated accurately from the outset.

LinkedIn Profile
Procurement Quality Control Operations Analytics
Industry Presence

Industry Recognition

Lotus Automotive has been recognized at leading North American trucking trade shows for outstanding dedication to the industry, having exhibited at both the California and Texas Trucking Shows in 2025.

California Trucking Show
October 2025 · Ontario, CA
9th California Trucking Show
Recognition for outstanding dedication to the trucking industry and helping drive America's progress by exhibiting at the 9th California Trucking Show. · October 2025, Ontario, CA
Texas Trucking Show
June 2025 · Houston, TX
10th Texas Trucking Show
Recognition for outstanding dedication to the trucking industry and helping drive America's progress by exhibiting at the 10th Texas Trucking Show.
On the Floor
Lotus FleetTech — Booth Gallery
Lotus FleetTech trade show booth — Texas Trucking Show 2025
Texas Trucking Show · Houston, TX
Lotus FleetTech booth — alternators and starter motors display
Rotating Electricals Display
Lotus FleetTech booth at industry trade show
HD Truck Parts · Live Demo
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Your Drawing.
Our Quote. 24 Hours.

Upload any drawing. Receive a detailed quote within one business day.

24-Hour Turnaround Guarantee
Engineering-Literate TeamDegrees in engineering. Daily work with OEM documentation and quality standards.
Prototype to ProductionSingle run or full volume. One partner for the entire journey.
Global Sourcing NetworkNorth America, India, and Asia. Competitive pricing, no quality compromise.
Ideation to DoorstepSourcing, inspection, kitting, and last-mile delivery from Wood Dale, IL.
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Select all that apply. We handle single services or end-to-end.
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Address878 Sivert Drive
Wood Dale, IL 60191
HoursMon – Fri · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT
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