Apr 6th 2015

Consider Lean to Outsourcing

One of the challenges for western countries in producing products within their respective countries is high Labour costs.   The labour costs are over three times cheaper in Asia! This is precisely the reason why many companies in West outsource their manufacturing in Asia. The New York Times 2013 article “U.S. Textile Plants Return, With Floors Largely Empty of People” indicates that this trend may be changing. It may now be cheaper to make in their respective countries particularly if lean is being implemented. Read more…