The benefits of UK manufacturing

Outsourcing PCB Assembly and Contract Manufacturing in the UK is now a much more attractive option than in recent years. The UK’s best Contract Electronics Manufacturers (CEMs) have continued to thrive, even while high-volume business has moved to lower-cost off-shore countries, by concentrating on advantages such as technical agility, flexible delivery schedules, consistent quality standards and close communications without language and time-zone barriers. The following factors now mean that sourcing from the UK can be a far more viable proposition: Closer alignment of manufacturing costs between offshore and the UK. Lower logistical costs – Shipping is becoming increasingly expensive with rising fuel prices. Tax incentives for UK manufacturing – The introduction of Government policies favouring UK production. Quality and Technical Support – Lower attrition rates due to UK assured quality standards, backed up by speedy support and response to any manufacturing defects. Shorter lead-times. Flexibility – The ability to react quickly to changes in customer demands Secure Intellectual Property.