Many product-based U.S. businesses have historically outsourced their manufacturing overseas to save on production costs or because it was the only option for their particular kind of manufacturing. However, current challenges like tariffs, supply chain delays, and geopolitical tensions are prompting some business owners to bring production back to America.
One such business owner is Hans Dose, the entrepreneur behind the Tenikle tripod mount featured on “Shark Tank.” After tariffs made it increasingly difficult to manufacture his product overseas, Dose launched Stuff Manufacturing Corp (Stuff MFG), a silicone molding factory in California that could support his own production needs as well as other small businesses looking to partner with a U.S. manufacturer.
While domestic manufacturing isn’t always the cheapest option on paper, onshoring can provide stability for product-based companies and can add trillions to the American economy. Here’s what Dose recommends doing as you search for an American manufacturing partner.
“Moving supply chains domestically mitigates existential risk, decreases freight time and complexity, reduces intellectual property theft, and improves quality through better communication.” Hans Dose, Founder of Stuff Manufacturing Corp