Reshoring

We live in a globalized world, and the products we use daily are manufactured in various parts of the world. However, recently, an increasing number of companies have started to bring the production of their products back home. This is called reshoring, and there are several reasons for making this choice.

The primary reasons concern profitability and control over the manufacturing process.

Together with Prodma, you can benefit from the many advantages that reshoring offers. Today, several products are fully manufactured at our facility in Mariestad. When we assist you with assembly and product development, you gain greater control and proximity to the process. We provide highly competent personnel in product development and assembly, and maintain flexible processes that allow us to be responsive to your company’s specific needs. We also offer solutions for warehousing and logistics, and can help you keep costs down by ensuring a shorter and more secure transport chain.

When Woods relocated their production to Sweden, Prodma was entrusted with responsibility for the manufacturing

Lower labor costs were previously one of the primary reasons for moving production abroad. Rising wages in other countries mean that outsourcing manufacturing is no longer as profitable; at the same time, there is also a growing ethical awareness among many companies. Companies want to be certain that those working for them have working conditions as good as those of employees in Sweden.

Technological development and increased automation of tasks have reduced personnel costs in Sweden. Fewer employees are needed, but these employees require higher education and technical competence. In Sweden, there is good cooperation between industries and educational institutions that ensures the availability of competent personnel.

In recent years, it has become evident that the supply chain is more sensitive to disruptions than previously thought. For the sake of production and profitability, it is essential that parts and products are delivered on time. This is difficult to ensure with a long supply chain that passes through several different countries.

Domestic production leads to lower freight costs, shorter delivery times, and reduced environmental impact. The shorter supply chain also means that inventory levels can be kept lower, thereby reducing storage costs.

Domestic production has the advantage of working close to the consumer, making it easier to fulfill needs for custom orders and adaptations, while having greater ability to be responsive to customer requirements.

The ability to increase control over the manufacturing process makes it easier to ensure product quality at every step of the process. Additionally, proximity to production facilitates development processes and research.