A Reshoring Initiative Case Study:

Reshoring Molded Product From China to Chicago

OEM:

  • Company: Sunstar Americas Inc.
  • Location: Chicago,

Product:

  • Reshoring toothbrush cap from China to Chicago

Before

Country from which reshored: China
Factors which made offshoring less attractive: Price, Delivery, Inventory, Emergency Air Freight

After

Reshored work is in-house.
Domestic factors which made the domestic alternative more attractive: Labor concessions

Additional Background

Relevant Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products
Year Reshored: 2013