Supply Chain Reshoring

Reshoring refers to the practice of relocating the production of goods and services from foreign countries to the domestic market. Reshoring your precision engineering activities back to the UK can yield significant benefits.

 

Below, we have outlined some of the most compelling advantages of this strategy.

The Benefits of Reshoring

Reduced risk & better intellectual property protection

 

By reshoring activities, you can mitigate the risks associated with global supply chains, including geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, and trade disputes.

Intellectual property protection is often a concern when outsourcing production to foreign countries. Reshoring can help to protect a business’s intellectual property by keeping it within the UK’s legal framework.

Cost Savings

 

In contrast to what you may expect, reshoring can yield cost savings. Although outsourcing to foreign countries may appear cost-effective initially, hidden expenses such as transportation, import/export fees, and communication challenges can accumulate over time.

Improved Quality Control

 

Outsourcing production overseas can pose challenges in meeting quality standards. However, by bringing production back to the UK and working with NTG’s highly skilled workforce, you can exert greater control over the process, resulting in superior results with fewer defects.

Faster Delivery Times

 

When production is carried out overseas, it can take weeks or even months for components to be shipped back to the UK. Reshoring enables faster delivery, improved security and more control. Reducing lead times and improving customer satisfaction.

 

 

UK Government Support

 

The government has been supportive of businesses that are considering reshoring their operations. They have implemented various initiatives, such as tax incentives, to encourage businesses to bring back production to the UK.

Environmental Benefits

The reduced distances that components are required to travel require much less transportation, leading to lower emissions and a smaller carbon footprint.  Aligning well with meeting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) requirements.

Quality & Compliance

NTG has ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and First Point Assessment (FPAL) accreditations. In addition, we are one of only 10 UK businesses to be given World Class status by the GTMA and are members of the Reshoring UK initiative. NTG is also JOSCAR registered and a member of ADS Group, MakeUK, NMI and NEAA.

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