Rapid U.S. Insourcing
Glowforge
Insourced manufacturing to the U.S. in five months, leading to a 70% reduction in direct manufacturing cost.
Challenge
Inflexible contract manufacturer, oversized and costly setup, no ability to scale with demand.
Exposure to tariff volatility and competitive pressure from low-cost Chinese rivals.
Actions
Transferred materials and production line in close collaboration with the contract manufacturer.
Transformed an existing warehouse into a fully operational production facility.
Set up systems and processes, hired and trained staff, and implemented a TÜV-certified QMS and production line within five months.
Integrated repair and manufacturing into one cohesive team to improve efficiency.
Results
70% reduction in direct manufacturing cost.
TÜV-certified U.S. operation established in record time.
Improved flexibility to build-to-demand.
Reduced exposure to tariff volatility and competitive risk.