FACT SHEET

“Save Your Factory” Backgrounder

Competition in the manufacturing industry is escalating as North American corporations struggle to compete in the global marketplace.  A variety of outside pressures, including a difficult economy and increased customer demand has forced the industry to look closely at reducing operating costs.  In recent years, the trend has been to abandon existing facilities and ship operations overseas.  Unfortunately, an option that is often not even considered is improving the efficiency of current facilities and streamlining the manufacturing process. 

“Save Your Factory” urges North American manufacturing companies to recognize automation, robotics and efficiency measures such as lean manufacturing as more cost-effective and profitable alternatives to off shoring.  It implores corporations to examine all the factors associated with manufacturing success – not just the initial short-term investments.

Key Benefits

“Save Your Factory” helps companies understand the potential benefits of manufacturing in North America versus off shoring.  It includes an examination of cost, but also looks at the entire spectrum of factors – quality, productivity, inventory, labor, supply line – that effect manufacturing viability.

• Increased Efficiency – Automation enables manufacturers to optimize current capital and labor resources.  North America is the world leader in manufacturing productivity.
• Cost – It is not just the cost of labor.  Inventory requirements, training, quality control and beyond must be considered.  Automating an existing manufacturing facility actually results in a lower piece price cost than moving operations overseas.
• Control – Automation allows manufacturers to maintain control of its operations versus moving operations overseas.
• Quality – An automated facility consistently manufactures the absolute highest quality products.
• Viability – By strengthening North American manufacturing leadership through automation, jobs will be retained and the economy will strengthen.

Members

Several manufacturing companies, associations, and publications have already joined the growing initiative, including:

Resources

There are many resources available to assist the North American manufacturing industry.  Visit www.saveyourfactory.com to gain access to these resources as well as learn more about the initiative.

To schedule an interview, contact Cathy Powell at (248) 377-7570 or Email