Like all segment of manufacturing, fabrication business cannot survive stagnancy. There has to be a constant effort to improve and innovate. This is vital for survival since all technology driven businesses lose foothold and their vital customer base if they are not keeping abreast with the latest.
The metal fabrication industry has faced innumerable challenges since last two decades to keep pace with the constant changes taking place. The innovation drive is comprehensive ranging from latest tools and equipment to management practices, IT system up-gradation and shrewd marketing strategies.
As businesses move overseas to cut costs the customer base in North America and other developed World faces extreme reduction. Lets face the truth, access to overseas marketing is not an act of compassion or piety it is the need of the hour.
Hence constant innovations and new developments are the key to survival. Things do not end here cost cutting by managing expenses considered affordable in good old days since these are no more sustainable. In short maximising efficiency without sacrificing quality is essential.
To constantly evolve core business strategies, analysis and research though imperative need assistance of out of the box thinking. Both online or digital marketing and extensive land based strategies have to be employed.
Far from days of complacency, outsourcing has made industrial reach global mush to our chagrin. A disappointing development but this is going to stay, there is no short cuts except face strict competition. Possibility of trade barriers to provide relief is a distant dream because businesses moving overseas - to repeat is a strategy that benefits the parent companies. To face cutthroat competition the enterprise needs to be the fittest.
Far from days of complacency, outsourcing has made industrial reach global mush to our chagrin. A disappointing development but this is going to stay, there is no short cuts except face strict competition. Possibility of trade barriers to provide relief is a distant dream because businesses moving overseas - to repeat is a strategy that benefits the parent companies. To face cutthroat competition the enterprise needs to be the fittest.
Nevertheless competition is overcome by some resident factors like distance, availability of high grade manpower with requisite expertise and work ethics. Local fabricators will always retain these benefits. Nevertheless extreme disparity in manufacturing cost could be a great lever. Back to square one.
Creating a sustainable paradigm to for long term success is the imperative using constantly evolving technology and requisite skill base effectively. New skills in work force and access to and utilisation of contemporary methodology will keep the pot boiling.
Regular up-gradation of fabrication shops along with procurement of new equipment and tools is the key to stay afloat. In metal fabrication operational technology means efficient core machinery. Albeit expensive this is a long term value addition for a winning strategy.
