Why Reshoring is Ideal for Control Freaks

URLhttp://www.industryweek.com/operations/why-reshori
SourceIndustry Week
Date Published03/02/2016
Author NameCarey Smith
Mentions specific company case(s) of reshoring, kept from offshoring, or transplantYes

Additional Reshoring Information:

Company/Division name Big Ass Fans
Type of work Manufacturing
If manufacturing, is the company an OEM? Yes
Reshoring category:Reshoring
Total number of jobs (added or to be added):125
Year reshoring announced:2016
Offshore, work was done:In-house
Domestically, the work will be done:In-house
Country(ies) from which reshored:China
City reshored to:Lexington
State(s) reshored to:KY
If relevant, work nearshored to:-
Industry(ies):Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components
Product(s) reshoredCeiling Fans
What non-domestic negative factors made offshoring less attractive?Loss of control, Quality/rework/warranty
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive?Customer responsiveness improvement, Customization/Flexibility, Image/brand, Proximity to customers/market
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