by Steven McIntyre | Jun 15, 2017 | Cable & Wire Harness Assembly | 0 Comments
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...
by Steven McIntyre | May 22, 2017 | EMS Infographics | 0 Comments
1. A looming skill gap 2. Poorly optimized production costs 3. Internationally spread sourcing 4. Managing foreign...
by Steven McIntyre | May 22, 2017 | EMS Infographics | 0 Comments
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...
by Steven McIntyre | May 22, 2017 | EMS Infographics | 0 Comments
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...
by Steven McIntyre | May 8, 2017 | Evaluating Contract Manufacturers | 0 Comments
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...
by Steven McIntyre | Apr 13, 2017 | U.S. Reshoring | 0 Comments
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...
by Steven McIntyre | Apr 13, 2017 | U.S. Reshoring | 0 Comments
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...
by Syscom Tech | Mar 28, 2017 | U.S. Reshoring | 0 Comments
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...
by Steven McIntyre | Mar 17, 2017 | U.S. Reshoring | 0 Comments
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...
by Steven McIntyre | Mar 9, 2017 | U.S. Reshoring | 0 Comments
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...
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