In sourcing Manufacturing, bringing the work home

In sourcing is widely defined as the practice of using an internal department or in-house personnel to meet a company’s need. So with this thinking in mind “UK Manufacturing Firms plc” has recently started setting a new trend to investigate at home first for manufacturing. In the past the draw back was cost. Today in the UK, you may be pleasantly surprised that “where in the world to manufacture?” is not as clean cut as 12 months ago. After the recent, unprecedented global economic explosion, with overseas currencies fluctuating wildly in recent times, Manufacturing off-shore may not be as appealing as it once was.

The alternative of bringing it home is now a more attractive option and, with labour costs more comparable with Eastern European rates, there are fringe benefits associated; security, creating jobs that will help stimulate the UK economy, surety of cost stability against transient currencies, etc.

Despite cost cutting times, the need for quality service and product will endure and put a firm in a strong position for coming out of a recession. This quality, many companies are finding, starts a home.

Cogent has reviewed its priorities and ensured costs are in control. When did you last get a UK manufacturing cost for your product?

Are you looking for a contract manufacturer to handle?
• PCB assembly - Conventional or Surface Mount
• Complex electronic box build assembly in large or small volumes
• Medical device manufacturing

Cogent Achieving excellence by
• ISO13485:2008, ISO9001:2008
• Professional & Experienced Management Team
• Advanced MRP system
• Effective Procurement Strategy
• MYDATA SMA
• AOI Inspection
• Production Team Trained to IPC-610-D
• 16,000 sq feet of Cellular Production Area

Manufacturing closer to home with a company committed to open book pricing and flexible scheduling options, to minimise your inventory and experience a real “bend over backwards” approach to customer service might be a refreshing change! Cogent have built its business upon combining quality product with a commitment to communicating with their customers frequently and openly.