Regions & Supply Chain

Apply this to your next project

Choosing a manufacturing location is a decision about capability, total landed cost, communication, logistics and supply risk. The lowest quoted assembly price is not necessarily the lowest delivered cost. Compare scenarios using the same scope, delivery terms, demand pattern and inventory assumptions.

The resources in this topic help you make requirements explicit, compare alternatives and record the assumptions behind a manufacturing decision. Use them alongside your product specifications and the input of the responsible engineering team.

Practical starting points

• Use the same scope for every location.
• Compare total delivered cost and working inventory.
• Confirm delivery terms and responsibilities.
• Check current customs and market requirements.

Prepare your files with the RFQ checklist, or share your project requirements.