Buffalo Grove, IL – Nov. 5, 2024 – Geopolitical instability and other looming supply chain disruptors are pushing many companies to take a serious look at reshoring. Wes-Tech Automation Solutions supports the reshoring movement by helping manufacturers evaluate the profitability and return on investment (ROI) of leveraging automation to enable reshoring.
As a leading provider of custom automation systems, Wes-Tech’s long-time industry expertise plays a crucial role in designing and implementing automation solutions that make reshoring a worthwhile strategy for discrete manufacturers in a variety of sectors. “Automation is essential to successful reshoring because it gives manufacturers a competitive edge to address labor shortages, increase production and reduce time to market,” says Jason Arends, president of Wes-Tech. “Our engineering team brings deep expertise together with real data to help customers understand the financial benefits and lower risks of manufacturing in-country instead of relying on providers from overseas.”
Total cost
To further support reshoring across the industry, Wes-Tech has become a new sponsor of the Reshoring Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States. According to recent survey conducted by Reshoring Initiative, higher U.S. price is the number one barrier to reshoring.
“People may see a lower per-piece price of overseas parts and assume it’s the more profitable option, but that’s not necessarily the case,” says Harry Moser, president of Reshoring Initiative. “An accurate assessment requires calculating total cost of ownership (TCO), which takes into account many factors such as freight costs, inventory burdens and geopolitical risks. TCO comparisons for operations in China show that about 25% of imports can be reshored profitably. Well-chosen automation can drive that percentage higher.”
Data-driven decisions
To advise manufacturers on choosing custom automation systems with the lowest possible total cost of ownership (TCO) and the greatest ROI, Wes-Tech provides its customers with several consulting and engineering services:
- Operational Continuity and Risk Assessments—Reducing risk always begins with options and a contingency plan. Wes-Tech’s team of design and integration experts assesses all dimensions of industrial automation potential to provide a variety of options to help mitigate risk and improve a manufacturer’s state of readiness.
- Process Optimization Simulations—Wes-Tech simulates and models customer processes to provide detailed system performance expectations and build accurate forecasts that inform confident investment decisions.
- Design for Automated Assembly—Wes-Tech engineers provide guidance to ensure new product designs are optimized for automation before they ever go into the manufacturing process.
- Manufacturing Operations Assessment—Offering a unique perspective as a supplier of automation for the entire production process, Wes-Tech provides valuable input into product design, process development, and plant layouts.
For more information about Wes-Tech Automation Solutions, please visit wes-tech.com. To learn more about Reshoring Initiative, visit reshorenow.org.
About Wes-Tech Automation Solutions: Headquartered in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Wes-Tech Automation Solutions is a leading provider of custom automation solutions, specializing in the design, build, and implementation of advanced manufacturing systems. With a focus on ingenuity and efficiency, Wes-Tech helps manufacturers optimize their operations and achieve a competitive edge.
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Jay Lee, Vice President – Sales, Applications Engineering, and Marketing, Wes-Tech Automation Solutions
Phone: (847) 541-5070 Email: ingenuity@wes-tech.com