People often associate international contract manufacturing with China and other east Asian countries. The truth is that there are many other countries with reputable contract manufacturers. For example, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Mexico.
US and Canadian companies have concerns about outsourcing manufacturing, not the least of which is worker welfare. No company wants to be associated with worker exploitation.
If you run a US or Canadian company that needs manufacturing help, you may be tempted to source production in Asia. While the costs of manufacturing in Asia aren’t always the lowest (in fact, Mexican manufacturing is often the least expensive option for North American companies), there are established manufacturers in Asia that deliver quality and value.
