Companies today are faced with a myriad of challenges, one of which is in determining when to outsource a part of the process. Product design is such an important step in delivering quality products that it can be difficult to outsource of this stage. But with bottom lines becoming increasingly tight, companies can’t always afford to keep each phase in house, and knowing when to outsource product design is vital to remaining competitive and profitable.
Companies who outsource their manufacturing typically think of China and other Asian countries. Yet in many cases, contract manufacturing in Mexico makes the most sense, due to labor cost considerations and logistics. There are different modes of outsourcing, but for many, the contract manufacturing option is the most advantageous. This is especially true in view of the convenience and cost efficiency of Mexican production.
Over the past several years, numerous US firms have been reshoring to Mexico, undoing two decades of offshoring. US firms are coming back home for several reasons, as it becomes more economically sensible to partner with contract manufacturers and shelter companies south of the border.
After a few turbulent years, the metal fabrication market is rebounding and diversifying. Buoyed by increased demand and manufacturing advances, the sector is becoming more dynamic and resilient. This is leading to market growth and profitability.
“Our partner was planning to close a major diagnostic tools facility,” according to Dean Marsman, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Prince Manufacturing. “This plant manufactures very sophisticated, high tech electronic equipment. Despite the plant very specific and complex capabilities, the operation was comparatively small, and the overhead was terrible.”
“We took a long, hard look at the environmental impact,” according to Steven Pittman, Prince Manufacturing Midwest Region General Manager. That “long, hard look” led to an innovative new process that evaporates water, releasing it harmlessly and cleanly into the atmosphere, rather than releasing chemicals and waste into the water and sewage system.
The award, given in recognition of superior efforts to reduce water usage and contamination, was given after Prince Manufacturing made a major investment to introduce an innovative new procedure that saves more than 200 cubic meters of water per month, and more than 2400 cubic meters annually.
Product DesignLean Contract Manufacturing Solution Solid Product Design One truth is especially obvious in a lean management environment: good manufacturing begins with solid product design. Whether on an entire product or a single component, every part must integrate seamlessly to streamline production and eliminate costly waste. Successfully outsourcing metal manufacturing design requirements demands that your outsourcing […]
Contract manufacturing arrangement prevents loss of US jobs and saves Siemens an additional $200,000 a year Contact: Dean Marsman (616) 494-5374 DMarsman@princemanufacturing.com ASHEVILLE, NC (November 1, 2011) Sometimes, it takes longer than a month or two to truly measure success. Sometimes, even a full year doesn’t tell the whole story. But after ten years of […]
Painting SolutionsMetal Finishing for Your Manufacturing Needs Metal Finishing: Powder Coating, Liquid Coating, CARC, E-Coating At Prince Manufacturing, we’re industry leaders with a number of Metal Finishing and coating techniques. We even meet the United States Military’s strictest certification requirements. Please click here for more about our military and other coating certifications. You can be sure that […]
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