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Quality is no longer a selling feature; it is a requirement. Consumers in North America expect great quality; anything less is unacceptable.
The greatest leaps in quality can be made through automation and a streamlined production process. An automated facility enables exact, consistent manufacturing tolerances. This leads to the absolute highest quality products.
Companies have faced unforeseen quality problems after moving operations to less-developed regions, for several reasons. The commitment to quality by workers in other regions cannot be compared to that of North America’s labor force. The poor quality of sub-components and materials can cause headaches for manufacturers overseas. And, perhaps most important, the critical, physical link between design, engineering and manufacturing personnel is lost.
Intellectual property issues can also lead to quality problems. Overseas, stolen intellectual property can lead to lost profits, recalls and damaged reputations for manufacturers.
For all these reasons, you should consider saving your factory.
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