Not every relocation
leads east.

How We Think

That electronics manufacturing must be economically viable is beyond question. However, the assumption that this requires a specific production location or a specific region of the world does not always withstand a thorough evaluation. Every relocation decision should be based on objective analysis – not on general assumptions or short-term cost advantages.

Companies that evaluate manufacturing costs solely based on hourly rates overlook the actual value of a holistic assessment. Factors such as supply chain stability, response times in case of quality issues, logistical risks, regulatory requirements, cultural and language proximity, geopolitical developments, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) often have a greater impact on the overall economics of a manufacturing decision than the pure unit price.

Our approach therefore does not begin with the question of which country or region a production order should be relocated to. It begins with a structured analysis of all relevant technical, economic, and strategic requirements. Only on this basis do we identify the manufacturing location and EMS partner that provide the most economically viable overall solution for the respective OEM.

Depending on the project requirements, the optimal solution may be located in Europe, Asia, or another suitable manufacturing region. The decisive factor is not geography itself, but the sustainable balance between cost, quality, supply security, flexibility, and long-term competitiveness.

Relocation is not an objective in itself. The goal is a manufacturing structure that is economically sustainable, operationally stable, and supports long-term business success. Where this structure is established is determined by analysis – not by a predefined geographical preference.