Top Benefits of Manufacturing Products Close to Customers

A web of trading difficulties spun by Brexit and Covid-19 are just some of the key reasons that have prompted a wave of overseas companies to look at manufacturing their products here in the UK, putting production in closer proximity to their customers.

From increased export costs and painful delays at customs to difficulties accessing raw materials, there’s no doubt that our departure from the EU has led to time-consuming supply-chain issues for foreign companies in getting their goods to UK customers.

Add to this the production pandemonium that broke out when Covid-19 sparked a series of long-lasting national and local lockdowns around the globe, and it’s little wonder overseas companies have begun honing in on alternative production processes. And by that, we mean considering the options for creating and distributing their products here on British turf.

But, as we’re about to explore, there are numerous other far-reaching and super-fetching benefits to international companies jumping ship to manufacture products close to their UK client base.

And the extra good news? It doesn’t mean incurring the cost of setting up UK manufacturing facilities from scratch. Instead, overseas companies can outsource their production to an established British-based partner (say, like us!) that has the equipment, tech and know-how to get goods from production line to customer doorstep speedily and seamlessly!

Top Benefits of UK Manufacturing For International Companies

Superior Customer Experience

Keeping customers happy is of optimum importance for retention, reputation and growth, which means making their purchasing journey an enjoyable and stress-free one. By producing products close to customers, you instantly cut lead times and avoid shipping hold-ups, so your goods arrive quickly, scoring serious brownie points. Furthermore, as the product has travelled less distance, it’s far less likely to have been damaged in transit resulting in minimal returns. And, should returns be an option for customers, this is another process that can be speedy and slick if handled by a UK partner.

Souped-Up Sustainability

Reducing environmental impact is a key goal for so many companies as we all work towards meeting crucial sustainability targets. Producing and distributing products in close proximity to the customer will, of course, help reduce your company’s carbon footprint with less fuel and travel required, significantly bringing down emissions and boosting green credentials.

Valuable Market Insights

Working with a production partner that has its ear to the ground and finger on the pulse means you could gain invaluable market insights, making you more adaptable to current trends and irresistible to those placing orders. Such insider info can help meet customers’ changing needs, beat competitors to market and capitalise on demand.

Super Slick Contingency

Occasionally, things can go wrong or unpredictable circumstances, such as the Covid pandemic, can occur. As such, it’s beneficial to have capable provisions in place to deal with the situation at hand and help get things back on track ASAP. A UK partner, for example, could efficiently deal with the replacement of ‘lost’ or damaged goods or, in the case of national lockdowns overseas, could continue supplying Britain-based customers while other areas of the business were temporarily out of action.

Gift Of Time

Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of moving production closer to your customer base and putting your requirements in the hands of a UK partner is the amount of time it will save you. Time that can be invested into improved focus on core business activities and company growth, leading to bigger and better things for you and your customers.

Top Benefits Of Having Precision Proco As A UK Print Partner

As the UK’s largest manufacturer of personalised print-on-demand products and the print partner behind some of the biggest e-commerce brands, it’s fair to say flawless production and seamless distribution are 100 per cent our jam!

And so, for international companies wanting to sail clear of choppy export waters and dock up closer to their UK customers, we can offer all the above benefits - and so much more - as a trusted, British-based print partner.

Multiple UK Print Production Sites

We’ve got not one or two but four impressive print sites nationwide, all kitted out with state-of-the-art presses and up-to-the-minute technology. As such, we can easily handle any print requirement, no matter the size, style or complexity of the job and whether it be a standard, personalised or fully bespoke product.

Worldwide Print Partner Networks

Not only are we big news in Britain, but we have a trusted network of print partners around the globe with equally aligned capabilities and standards. This means we can facilitate the production of high-quality products in almost any location in the world at any time, enabling you to operate and get closer to customers in multiple countries, not just the UK.

Highly Efficient Universal Workflows

Delivering a seamless service from order to delivery, we can link up your software and systems with our optimised, automated workflows to take orders of any size from anywhere in the world. Furthermore, our slick automation streamlines production, speeds up manufacturing and gets goods into customers' hands swiftly and safely.

Unparalleled Experience and Total Transparency

With 30+ years of print experience, there isn’t a trick of the trade we don’t know or a market insight we won’t share to help our customers maximise efficiency and scale-up growth. Meanwhile, our personal account management support means we’ll keep you fully in the product picture with regular reviews and real-time reporting on the visibility and progression of goods.

Plentiful Perks, Endless Innovations

Acting as an extended arm to your business, we also provide integrated warehousing and returns management benefits. Oh, and we never rest on our laurels, so you can rest assured our innovative nature means we’re always looking for even slicker and more sustainable ways of working with our clients, whether based here or overseas!

Interested in reaping the above rewards by moving your offshore print production to our UK-based sites? Then chat to our ConnecTED experts by calling 0114 272 8888 or email hello@precisionproco for more information.