Moving Outsourced Finishing Processes In House

Finishing processes like powder coating, painting, and anodizing are essential for manufacturers producing high-quality products. While it is common to outsource these processes, long-term the costs add up. Moving your finishing processes in-house may seem like a daunting task, but the cost savings and operational advantages most often outweigh the upfront challenges. Learn how moving your finishing in-house can streamline your operations and reduce costs at the same time.

Lower Finishing Costs
When you outsource finishing, it is typically charged at a fixed cost per part. You can reduce your per-part costs when you control the process. Once you have made the initial investment of the finishing equipment, your materials, labor, and maintenance costs are significantly less than outsourcing. As your production volume increases, your per-part costs decrease. 

Shipping and Handling Fees
When you outsource finishing, you have to transport parts to and from your facility. With shipping and freight costs increasing each year, transportation expenses can quickly get out of control. Moving finishing processes in house reduces your shipping costs and reduces any risk to loss or damage in transport. 

Increase Turnaround Times
If you use contractors to outsource finishing processes, your production timeline is based on the contractor schedule – not yours. Using in-house finishing allows you to control the timelines and allows you to increase production if necessary for emergency or urgent situations. You can take on more projects and manage customer expectations better when you control the finishing timelines. 

Improve Quality
When you outsource finishing you can’t control the quality of your products or components. If you bring your finishing process in-house, you can create quality standards, view every step of the process, and ensure it meets your exact specifications. In-house finishing also helps reduce waste with fewer rejected parts. 

While moving your finishing process might seem like a significant upfront investment, the long-term benefits and cost savings make a huge difference in the long run. With improved quality, production flexibility, and more control, moving to in-house operations is a strategic improvement. Rohner Finishing Systems makes it easy to move your finishing operations in-house. Our custom spray booths and ovens are built to your specifications and integrated into your facility. Talk to our team today to learn more about our finishing solutions. 

Have questions? Please contact the Rohner team: info@rohner-usa.com