The Reshoring Wave: Why UK Businesses Are Bringing Electronics Manufacturing Home

More UK businesses are reviewing overseas electronics manufacturing and bringing production back onshore. For many products an overseas partner is still the right choice, but the balance of cost, risk and visibility has shifted over the past few years.

This EMS Directory article looks at what is driving the move, the benefits and the trade-offs, the growing part sustainability plays in the decision, and what to check before you transfer a product.

Why it matters: moving a product between manufacturers is a new product introduction in all but name. It needs the same planning, first article checks and process validation as a brand-new design. Transfers like this are work Grindstone Consultancy does, from supplier selection through to running at rate.