Author: Angelina Persson, Chief Operating Officer
Published: May 5, 2025
Pandemics, trade conflicts and geopolitical tensions - the last few years (and weeks) have seen a series of global events that have seriously affected supply chains in the electronics industry. This has caused companies of all sizes to re-evaluate their production strategies.
Local manufacturing has emerged as a stable and reliable solution to ensure continuity, quality and control.
Global challenges affect supply chains
According to a recent report by J.S. Held, the main threats to today's supply chains are factors such as climate change, US tariffs, natural disasters, cyberattacks and geopolitical instability. These disruptions have led to delays, increased costs and uncertainty in the electronics industry, leaving companies that rely on global supply chains vulnerable and struggling to maintain stable supplies.
A survey by Samhall confirms this, showing that 20% of the Swedish industrial companies surveyed are considering moving their production home. And there are good reasons for this. Producing at home has several concrete advantages:
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Improved delivery reliability - By reducing the distance between production and the end customer, companies have better control over delivery times, reducing the risk of delays.
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Higher quality and precision - Local manufacturing allows for stricter quality controls and closer collaboration between design and production teams, resulting in higher quality and performance products.
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Reduced environmental impact - Shorter transportation distances result in lower CO2 emissions, which both contributes to sustainability goals and meets increased demands from customers and consumers.
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Economic benefits - While local production costs may be higher, reduced shipping costs, customs duties and warehousing - as well as lower risk of disruption - can make local manufacturing a more cost-effective choice over time.
Technology makes local production competitive
Sweden is at the forefront of integrating technologies such as IoT, AI and automated manufacturing processes. In a time of uncertainty, local electronics production offers a solid foundation for companies looking to secure supplies, ensure high quality and reduce their environmental impact. As more companies review their production, 'Made in Sweden' is stronger than ever.
30 years of quality, responsiveness and reliability
Our customers aren't looking for a supplier - they're looking for a partner. Someone who doesn't just make PCBs, but who understands needs, provides guidance and delivers finished solutions that last over time. We offer the entire chain - from idea to prototype and mass production - with quality and precision at every step.
Because in a world where uncertainty has become the norm, Mitac stands for the opposite: Stability. Quality. Reliability.
