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5 Cost Saving Techniques Cable & Wire Harness Assembly Manufacturers Should Know
A key component of any printed circuit board assembly is its corresponding cable assembly which connects the PCBA to other devices. Because cable assemblies often require complex, custom designs, engineers, focused primarily on functionality, often overlook material...
[Infographic] Challenges to reshoring U.S. Manufacturing
1. A looming skill gap 2. Poorly optimized production costs 3. Internationally spread sourcing 4. Managing foreign contracts
[Infographic] Reshoring is good for the environment
1. Foreign manufacturers face fewer environmental standards. 2. The U.S. offers lucrative tax credits for solar energy installation. 3. Shorter distances to end users requires less energy usage. 4. U.S. manufacturers produce less waste and fewer...
[Infographic] Reasons U.S. OEMS Are Reshoring
1. Offshore manufacturers carry a high total cost of ownership. 2. Consumers prefer products made in the U.S. 3. Wages are rising in Asia 4. Offshoring includes high transportation costs and long lead times 5. Assembling locally creates a leaner supply...
4 Factors To Consider When Selecting CMs For Medical Device Subassemblies
While demand for high-performance medical devices has increased, the number of OEMs capable of building complete assemblies has declined, as a result of a widening skills gap. Many OEMs are suffering severe labor shortages and turning to specialized electronic...
8 Tax Incentives OEMs Reshoring to the U.S. Should Pursue
In recent years, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have felt the mounting burden of unexpected tax liabilities – and many lack the capital to pay them off. This change began when 2013 showed unforeseen profitability and a sudden funnel of income. After spending...
40 Questions to Ask EMS Providers When Reshoring To The U.S.
You’re an OEM who’s probably been hearing a lot about the reshoring trend enveloping the U.S. manufacturing industry in recent years. You’ve read up on the challenges, financial and environmental benefits of making the shift to domestic production and, after carefully...
Why Reshoring Is Better for the Environment
A growing number of manufacturers are realizing the benefits of reshoring their production operations and contract manufacturing to the United States. Earlier in our U.S reshoring blog series, we mentioned how factors such as rising wages in China, changing consumer...
4 Cases Of U.S. Reshoring Producing Profits For OEMs
Reshoring manufacturing to the U.S. is becoming more palatable as CEOs and CFOs perform in depth reviews on offshoring and total cost of ownership (TCO) , supply chain management and changing consumer preference. Weighing heavily into manufacturers’ analysis is the...
4 Surmountable Challenges To The Reshoring Of U.S. Manufacturing
U.S. manufacturers’ reshoring initiatives are proving to be downright profitable compared to overseas production. A growing trend among manufacturers, reshoring has already begun to transform the global supply chain and U.S. economy. While the economic benefits of...