Scaling New Stand’s modular retail and workplace solutions
Overview
Over a three-year engagement, Kitspace partnered with New Stand to design, manufacture, and implement a scalable, modular system that transformed the way New Stand deployed its retail and workplace solutions. As New Stand sought to expand its footprint across multiple locations, it became clear that a repeatable, cost-effective, and easily deployable system was needed. Kitspace played a crucial role in developing and refining this approach, helping New Stand scale efficiently while maintaining the flexibility and quality their brand required.
The Challenge
New Stand’s initial model involved building unique, one-off physical spaces for each location, which became unsustainable as the company aimed to rapidly expand. Each new site required custom solutions that increased both time and costs, creating bottlenecks in the scaling process.
To scale successfully, New Stand needed a partner who could help transition them from bespoke projects to a modular, productized system that could be replicated across multiple locations. The solution also had to be flexible enough to adapt to the different spatial and functional needs of each site while ensuring high-quality design and manufacturing standards.
Kitspace’s Solution
Kitspace stepped in as a strategic product design and manufacturing partner, helping New Stand transition to a programmatic approach that enabled rapid, scalable deployment. The partnership focused on three main areas: design systematization, manufacturing scalability, and deployment efficiency.
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- Design Systematization Kitspace worked with New Stand to transform their physical environments into modular systems that could be replicated across multiple retail and workplace sites. By standardizing the design components into a modular kit, Kitspace made it possible for New Stand to roll out new locations with a consistent brand identity and high design quality, while reducing the need for custom work at each new site.
Key features of this systematization included:
- Modular Displays and Fixtures: Kitspace designed a system of flexible displays, shelves, and fixtures that could be configured to fit a variety of retail spaces. These displays were designed to be easily transported and quickly assembled on-site, reducing setup time.
- Adaptable Workplace Solutions: Kitspace developed modular solutions for New Stand’s workplace environments, ensuring that elements like seating, shelving, and workstations could be installed with minimal disruption.
- This productized approach allowed New Stand to maintain consistency across all their locations while minimizing costs associated with custom fabrication.
- Manufacturing at Scale As New Stand scaled, it needed a manufacturing partner that could keep pace with its expansion. Kitspace’s modular manufacturing processes enabled the production of these systems in bulk, while maintaining the quality and flexibility that New Stand required.
Kitspace managed the end-to-end process:
- Prototyping and Testing: Kitspace developed initial prototypes for New Stand’s modular systems, testing them in real-world environments to ensure durability, functionality, and aesthetic alignment with the brand’s vision.
- Batch Manufacturing: Once prototypes were finalized, Kitspace moved into large-scale production, leveraging its advanced manufacturing capabilities to produce modular systems in bulk. This approach reduced the per-unit cost and allowed New Stand to roll out new locations more quickly and efficiently.
- Deployment and Operational Efficiency Kitspace didn’t just manufacture the components; they also played a key role in ensuring efficient on-site deployment. Their team provided logistical support and installation services, ensuring that each location was set up smoothly and on schedule.
Key deployment strategies included:
- Plug-and-Play Installations: By designing modular elements that could be easily assembled and installed on-site, Kitspace dramatically reduced the time it took to launch a new New Stand location.
- Warehousing and Distribution: Kitspace managed the warehousing and distribution of all modular components, ensuring that each New Stand site received the necessary materials on time and in the right order.
- On-Site Support: Kitspace provided installation crews to ensure that every system was correctly set up and functional, allowing New Stand to open new locations quickly and efficiently.
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The Outcome
Kitspace’s collaboration with New Stand enabled the company to scale from a customized model to a modular system that could be rapidly deployed across multiple sites. Over the course of the three-year engagement, New Stand was able to:
- Launch new locations faster: With Kitspace’s modular systems, New Stand was able to cut installation time significantly, allowing them to open new sites more quickly and consistently.
- Reduce costs: The shift to modular design and bulk manufacturing reduced the costs associated with custom fabrication and one-off installations, enabling New Stand to scale efficiently.
- Maintain high-quality design: Kitspace ensured that New Stand’s brand identity and design standards were upheld across all locations, despite the move to a standardized system.
- Operational Efficiency: Kitspace’s management of warehousing, logistics, and on-site installation ensured smooth deployments, freeing New Stand’s internal team to focus on other growth initiatives.
Why Kitspace Was the Right Partner?
New Stand needed a partner who could transition them from custom builds to scalable, programmatic solutions to support rapid growth. Kitspace's ability to integrate design, manufacturing, and deployment provided a turnkey solution that aligned perfectly with New Stand’s evolving needs. Their commitment to operational efficiency and design innovation ensured New Stand could maintain consistency across multiple locations, setting the stage for smooth expansion and eventual acquisition byCBRE.
Kitspace’s involvement was essential to New Stand’s ability to scale effectively.
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Here’s why Kitspace was the perfect partner:
- Modular Design Expertise: Kitspace’s deep experience in modular design allowed them to create systems that were both flexible and scalable, ensuring that New Stand could replicate its brand experience across multiple locations without sacrificing quality.
- Manufacturing at Scale: Kitspace’s manufacturing capabilities enabled the production of modular elements in bulk, reducing costs and ensuring consistent quality across all locations.
- Turnkey Solutions: Kitspace’s end-to-end approach, from design to manufacturing to installation, provided New Stand with a turnkey solution that streamlined the process of launching new sites.
- Agility and Flexibility: As New Stand’s needs evolved, Kitspace demonstrated the ability to quickly adapt and refine the modular system, ensuring that it remained aligned with the company’s growth goals and brand vision.
Conclusion
Kitspace’s partnership with New Stand played a crucial role in enabling the company to scale its operations and deploy modular retail and workplace solutions across multiple locations. By providing a flexible, standardized system, Kitspace helped New Stand reduce costs, increase operational efficiency, and maintain high-quality design standards—all key factors in their successful growth strategy. This case study highlights Kitspace’s ability to deliver scalable, modular solutions that empower businesses to grow while maintaining brand consistency and operational excellence.
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