Reshoring production has grown more prevalent in the U.S. over the past couple of decades, especially with the recent geopolitical events, changing tariffs, and unexpected challenges such as the 2020 pandemic. Despite the cheaper upfront prices and labor expenses, offshore manufacturing has proven to result in far more supply chain risks and long-term costs than domestic manufacturers, especially in today’s modern age. New incentives for reshoring and onshoring, combined with the unstable global marketplace, drive more and more companies to find more reliable and long-term manufacturing solutions.
One of the ways that U.S. manufacturers can stand out during these reshoring efforts and improve their ROI is by taking advantage of custom automation system design and manufacturing services. Automation, especially customized automation, helps domestic manufacturers stabilize their production outputs, reduce labor dependence and costs, and meet the growing demands for onshore partnerships across industries.
The Role of Custom Automation System Design in the U.S. Reshoring Movement
Improving Labor Costs and Productivity
Customized automation offers several advantages to manufacturers and production facilities. Modern automation improves and standardizes production outputs, blending robotics, conveyors, and digital controls to reduce downtime, product errors, and material waste. In some cases, U.S.-based manufacturers who strategically employ custom and expert automation technologies even meet or beat the prices of offshore competitors.
Fortifying Supply Chains
A major downside of offshore manufacturing is the lack of stability. Global supply chains are fragile, subject to even minor interruptions and fraught with quality and consistency issues. Custom automation helps domestic manufacturers build more resilient local supply chains for their clients. They can use tailored systems to streamline their own processes and improve their production outputs, allowing them to meet the demands of the clients looking to reshore their manufacturing needs.
ASI: Your Source for Expert Automation System Design
Automated Systems, Inc. (ASI) is a U.S. company providing custom automation and robotics solutions with a history going back to 1974. From automation system design and engineering to full manufacturing and installation, we provide our customers with the technology they need to maintain a competitive advantage in the fast-paced manufacturing industries. We provide turnkey solutions that exactly fit our customers’ requirements, offer expedited service for last-minute needs, and make everything right here in the U.S. from our Michigan facility. If you’re looking to improve your efficiency with automation system designs customized to your needs, consider partnering with ASI. Contact us today to request a quote or more information.
