Traditionally, China has been the go-to supplier for the lowest-priced parts. However, international tariffs, geopolitical instability, and supply chain disruptions are driving more companies to look for domestic suppliers. Using total cost of ownership calculations, the price gap is narrowing significantly as domestic manufacturers adopt automation to streamline costs. Implementing automation technology enables higher throughput, faster lead times, consistent quality, fewer labor challenges, and better safety, helping U.S.-based manufacturers who embrace reshoring gain a distinct advantage over foreign suppliers.
Wes-Tech’s John Preston details how to justify the cost of automation and take advantage of the reshoring boom in this article posted online by Reshoring Initiative.