A primary consideration in choosing a manufacturing company to produce your requirements is whether to go local or global. Although offshoring offers many benefits, it also has numerous downsides, often leading to costly disruptions. Reduce the risk of downtimes and enjoy more perks when you locally source your needs.

Why Choose an Onshore Manufacturing Company

1. Better Supply Chain Security

International suppliers often boast of lower production costs. However, they’re largely susceptible to market volatility, international restrictions, and global disruptions, delaying shipments and impacting your operations. But with a local manufacturing company, you don’t have to deal with these issues, allowing for a more stable supply chain.

2. Greater Control Over Operations

When you outsource overseas, you’ll have little to no control over how things are done. Offshore companies operate based on their countries’ regulations and work around your requirements. So if you’re particular with the materials, processes, and people, onshoring lets you manage these resources better.   

3. Shorter Lead Times

Going local streamlines your supply chain because it eliminates international shipping, which often takes time from loading to customs clearance. It also does away with shipment delays due to unforeseen circumstances, such as weather disturbances and pandemics.

4. Less Inventory

With a local manufacturer, there’s no need to stockpile to secure your supply. Businesses with overseas suppliers tend to build up their stock as a guarantee. However, keeping several months’ worth of inventory strains your cash flow—it’s money that hasn’t been realized and earned. But with onshoring, you’ll have a more resilient cash flow and less inventory at hand.

5. More Options for Materials

In choosing to source closer to your home, you’ll have more influence on the quality of materials and possible alternatives in case of unavailability. You can be assured that your standards are met—it’s easy to have frequent discussions with the supplier because of proximity.

Pacific Integrated Manufacturing is a trusted onshore manufacturing company with a 5,000-square-foot facility in Bonita, CA. For over 20 years, they’ve provided precision injection molding and medical device manufacturing services, handling everything from materials procurement to assembly. Call (619) 921-3464 for estimates, or visit their website.