Utilizing Automation to Keep Made in USA Electronics Assembly Cost Competitive
Most companies outsource manufacturing to lower costs in one
form or another. Often there are tradeoffs in achieving that cost savings. For
example, moving a project offshore may lower the cost of labor while increasing
logistics and inventory cost. This drives a balancing act in terms of assessing
advantages and disadvantages of a specific manufacturing location or contract
manufacturer. At EDM, an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider in
Lynchburg, VA, we apply engineering expertise to level the U.S. playing field
whenever possible. We’ve found that when all costs are considered, an optimized
automation strategy keeps labor costs competitive, especially when the cost
advantages of improved responsiveness, and lower finished goods inventory in
transit and simplified logistics are considered. This whitepaper looks at some
of the ways we’ve applied this strategy.
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