Global Manufacturing
Optimized Manufacturing Capabilities to Scale your Business
we manage the complexities of the manufacturing process for you
With over 25 years of experience in electronics manufacturing electronics, we offer unmatched expertise and best-in-class service to meet your manufacturing needs. Our global network of facilities, boots-on-the-ground presence, and local knowledge enable us to manage the complexities of the manufacturing process for you, unlocking significant savings on costs. Regardless of your company’s size, we can optimize your production process to achieve economies of scale and help you reduce expenses.
Manufacturing option to serve your needs
Reshore
Manufacturing facilities within USA or Canada.Nearshore
Manufacturing facilities in countries near North America.Offshore
Manufacturing facilities in Asia.
Factors to Consider
Reshoring
Near Shoring
Offshoring
Typical Location
Within the US or Canada
Within the Americas
Asia
Labour Costs
Higher wages due to labour laws and smaller labour pool of experienced talent.
Lower labour costs and cost advantages due to favourable exchange rates.
Access to the largest skilled talent pool and less restrictive labour laws means lower labour costs.
Inventory Cost
With production closer to the market, companies can reduce inventory levels and associated carrying costs.
May offer some cheaper overhead costs and exchange rate advantages.
Cheaper cost of warehousing combined with savings from economies of scale from mass production, inventory control could be favorable.
Transportation Cost
Shortening the supply chain can lower shipping, logistics expenses and transportation cost.
May offer some cheaper overhead costs and exchange rate advantages.
Though more lead time is required, there are very competitive shipping rates from overseas locations. Geopolitical situations can jeopardize supply chain timelines.
Other Production Costs
Utility, rent and other operational costs are higher in North America.
Operational costs will likely be more competitive that North America but will depend on the location and their economic policies.
Though more lead time is required for shipping longer distances, there are very competitive shipping rates from overseas locations.
Quality Control
Easier to control quality due to the proximity of the team, time zone disparity is manageable and easy in-person access. Improved oversight can lead to higher quality products and fewer defects.
Requires on-site manager who can oversee the production process and manage quality control. May pose some challenge for in-person inspection depending on the location within North, Central or South America.
Maintaining quality standards may be more challenging with distance but a reliable and reputable partner can assure quality control.
Project Management
Being closer to the manufacturing site allows for better monitoring and control over production processes, faster ability to respond to market dynamics and changes to production needs.
Time zone differences are within 3 - 4 hours difference and will have some flexiblity for responding to changes quickly.
Time zone difference is much greater but a partner with boots-on-the-ground presence can help minimize the impact of distance.
Supply Chain Efficiency
Shorter supply chain lead times due to the geographic proximity allows for a quick turn around and faster time to market.
Proximity allows for better oversight and management of manufacturing processes and supply chain activities.
Diversifying production locations helps mitigate risks associated with regional disruptions, such as natural disasters or geopolitical events.
IP Protection
Stronger ability for protect proprietary technologies. Operating in jurisdictions with robust IP laws offer more peace of mind.
Lesser control over protection of proprietary technologies unless there is a reputable partner who can manage the process.
Lesser control over protection of proprietary technologies unless there is a reputable partner who can manage the process.
Communication
Easier communication due to widespread proficiency of English as the first language.
Differences in language can create some barriers with communication but a reputable partner can help remove these challenges.
Differences in language and time zone may pose challenges but having a North American based partner can help ease the communication barriers.
Political and Economic Factors
Trade policies, tariffs, economic incentives from government can make reshoring an attractive option. This option also mitigates geopolitical concerns.
Depending on the recriprocal trade agreement with the exporting country, there could be tariffs and duties but a reputable, experienced partner can help to navigate around these policies.
Depending on the recriprocal trade agreement with the exporting country, there could be tariffs and duties but a reputable, experienced partner can help to navigate around these policies.
Access to Skilled Workers
Skilled workers but tend to be more expensive due to unions and other employment standards.
May not offer a sufficient pool of workers and cultural working environment may also play a role in creating easy access to skilled workers.
Asia has a large pool of skilled and highly technical workers. High standard of education and certification makes these areas the hub of manufacturing.
Consumer Preferences
Growing demand for locally produced and manufactured goods.
Some consumers will prioritize lower prices over the origin of the manufacturing location.
Some consumers will prioritize lower prices over the origin of the manufacturing location.
Typical Location
Reshoring
Within the US or Canada.
Near Shoring
Within the Americas.
Offshoring
Asia
Labour costs
Reshoring
Higher wages due to labour laws and smaller labour pool of experienced talent.
Near Shoring
Lower labour costs and cost advantages due to favourable exchange rates.
Offshoring
Access to the largest skilled talent pool and less restrictive labour laws means lower labour costs.
Inventory Cost
Reshoring
With production closer to the market, companies can reduce inventory levels and associated carrying costs.
Near Shoring
May offer some cheaper overhead costs and exchange rate advantages.
Offshoring
Cheaper cost of warehousing combined with savings from economies of scale from mass production, inventory control could be favorable.
Transportation Cost
Reshoring
Shortening the supply chain can lower shipping, logistics expenses and transportation cost.
Near Shoring
Will offer some cost advantages due to the exchange rate differential making nearshoring a competitive option.
Offshoring
Though more lead time is required, there are very competitive shipping rates from overseas locations. Geopolitical situations can jeopardize supply chain timelines.
Other Production Costs
Reshoring
Utility, rent and other operational costs are higher in North America.
Near Shoring
Operational costs will likely be more competitive that North America but will depend on the location and their economic policies.
Offshoring
Overhead costs such as utilities, rent and other operational costs are highly competitive and very affordable in markets that favor manfacturing industries.
Quality Control
Reshoring
Easier to control quality due to the proximity of the team, time zone disparity is manageable and easy in-person access. Improved oversight can lead to higher quality products and fewer defects.
Near Shoring
Requires on-site manager who can oversee the production process and manage quality control. May pose some challenge for in-person inspection depending on the location within North, Central or South America.
Offshoring
Maintaining quality standards may be more challenging with distance but a reliable and reputable partner can assure quality control.
Project Management
Reshoring
Being closer to the manufacturing site allows for better monitoring and control over production processes, faster ability to respond to market dynamics and changes to production needs.
Near Shoring
Time zone differences are within 3 - 4 hours difference and will have some flexiblity for responding to changes quickly.
Offshoring
Time zone difference is much greater but a partner with boots-on-the-ground presence can help minimize the impact of distance.
Supply Chain Efficiency
Reshoring
Shorter supply chain lead times due to the geographic proximity allows for a quick turn around and faster time to market.
Near Shoring
Proximity allows for better oversight and management of manufacturing processes and supply chain activities.
Offshoring
Diversifying production locations helps mitigate risks associated with regional disruptions, such as natural disasters or geopolitical events.
IP Protection
Reshoring
Stronger ability for protect proprietary technologies. Operating in jurisdictions with robust IP laws offer more peace of mind.
Near Shoring
Lesser control over protection of proprietary technologies unless there is a reputable partner who can manage the process.
Offshoring
Lesser control over protection of proprietary technologies unless there is a reputable partner who can manage the process.
Communication
Reshoring
Easier communication due to widespread proficiency of English as the first language.
Near Shoring
Differences in language can create some barriers with communication but a reputable partner can help remove these challenges.
Offshoring
Differences in language and time zone may pose challenges but having a North American based partner can help ease the communication barriers.
Political and Economic Factors
Reshoring
Trade policies, tariffs, economic incentives from government can make reshoring an attractive option. This option also mitigates geopolitical concerns.
Near Shoring
Depending on the recriprocal trade agreement with the exporting country, there could be tariffs and duties but a reputable, experienced partner can help to navigate around these policies.
Offshoring
Depending on the recriprocal trade agreement with the exporting country, there could be tariffs and duties but a reputable, experienced partner can help to navigate around these policies.
Access to Skilled Workers
Reshoring
Skilled workers but tend to be more expensive due to unions and other employment standards.
Near Shoring
May not offer a sufficient pool of workers and cultural working environment may also play a role in creating easy access to skilled workers.
Offshoring
Asia has a large pool of skilled and highly technical workers. High standard of education and certification makes these areas the hub of manufacturing.
Consumer Preferences
Reshoring
Growing demand for locally produced and manufactured goods.
Near Shoring
Some consumers will prioritize lower prices over the origin of the manufacturing location.
Offshoring
Some consumers will prioritize lower prices over the origin of the manufacturing location.
Our Manufacturing Approaches
Custom Manufacturing
If you need an end-to-end partner who can manage the full development cycle from concept to end of the product life cycle. We can customize a manufacturing plan to fit your needs, budget and timeline.
Contract Manufacturing or Build-to-Print
If you have your own design and need only a manufacturing partner to produce your product or its components cost effectively, we can provide you with contract manufacturing services. Avnan leverages its vast experience in global manufacturing, logistics and supply chain management to offer cost-effective solutions while minimizing risk of build-to-print projects.
Our Manufacturing Service
Design for Excellence (DFx) Review
Performed at the early stages of the design engagement. A critical preparation activity that can help mitigate costs.
Sourcing
We source difficult to find parts, components or assemblies from qualified, cost-effective global suppliers to meet your requirements.
Development of Manufacturing Process and Fixtures
As part of the engagement stage, we design and optimize the systems and tools used to produce parts or products efficiently and accurately.
Test Plans and Custom Test Equipment
Working with you to develop test plans to ensure product performance, quality and process reliability.
Quality Assurance
We ensure that products meet specified requirements and standards by continuously monitoring, controlling, and improving processes to enhance quality.
Our Manufacturing Capabilities
Automated Assembly Line Equipment Capability
- Through-hole, SMD, hybrid, modules
- Full product box build assemblies
Equipment
- Automated optical inspection (AOI)
- Automated solder paste inspection (SPI)
- X-Ray
- Conformal Coating
- BGA rework station
- In circuit testing (ICT)
- Functional testing (FCT)
- Aging (Burn-in)
- BGA MicroBGA
- Auto Lead Forming
Assembly
- Cable and Wire harness assembly
- Plastic Enclosure assembly
Our robust end-to-end manufacturing program
Product Design
Manufacturing
Supply Chain & Logistics
Inventory Management
Lifecycle Management
Benefits of our Full Service Solution
- Faster Time to Market
Our access to an extensive resource pool of experienced experts allow you to build it right and fast.
- Free up Capital
We operate using best practices to maintain appropriate inventory levels so you can manage your cash flow better.
- Economies of Scale
As a contract manufacturer we can consolidate demand offering economies of scale increasing our negotiating power resulting in lower costs.
- Scalability
We can scale our manufacturing efficiently without the need for additional lines. By leveraging our partner’s excess capacity or utilizing other factory locations, we ensure seamless expansion and flexibility.
- Reduced Risk
With our experience, we can reduce your overall risk by helping you avoid unnecessary costs and time delays due to misalignment, miscommunication or misunderstandings.
- Peace of Mind
Our knowledgeable team will ensure we eliminate any unexpected costs giving you peace-of-mind that your project is in good hands.
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With our global network of facilities and boots-on-the ground presence, we can manage the full product development solution for you.
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