It is a serious decision to decide where to manufacture, with long-term impacts on production. Before choosing a location, EEs and tech startups must weigh all factors.
A changing world means a changing manufacturing sector. Companies that have long been rooted in Asia are now reconsidering where they manufacture prototypes and full runs. Which factors should you take into account when choosing a manufacturing location? In this paper, we will discuss:
- Understanding and identifying your unique engineering and purchasing requirements
- A comparison of Mexican and Chinese manufacturing costs and benefits
- Advantages of manufacturing in the U.S.
- Factors that hinder a manufacturing change
- Regional North American manufacturing’s surprising financial benefits