We have seen a noticeable shift in customers wanting to move manufacture back to the UK; but we also know that cost plays a important part in the decision-making process and some components are still way more competitively priced when manufactured offshore.
With access to both UK and Asia manufacture; Chartway can offer you comparative pricing options and production timescales to allow you to make an informed decision on how to proceed with the manufacture of your components.
UK vs Asia – What’s the difference?
Despite the obvious difference in terms of location; the manufacturing processes available are quite similar so in most cases we can quote your components based on both UK and Asia supply.
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UK Manufacture QTY: Typically less than 1000 pieces Lead Time: Typically 4-5 weeks UK Services:
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Asia Manufacture QTY: Typically over 1000 pieces Lead Time: Typically 12-16 weeks Asia Services:
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Hybrid Supply Solution
When lead times are tight, we can often offer a hybrid supply solution, where a small batch of parts is manufactured in the UK on a shorter lead time whilst waiting for the shipments to arrive from Asia.
Although the small batch would cost slightly more, it allows for a much smoother transition in the supply chain so you don’t suddenly run out of parts when you need them most.
Sometimes the cost of an air freight (transit via plane from Asia to the UK, which takes around 1-2 weeks) works out cheaper than UK manufacture so is another option to get the supply of parts expedited.
Case Study – Offshoring – Cost Reduction with Asia Supply:
