Emily Suzuki
As global supply chains confront persistent disruptions, such as rising material costs and tariffs, a growing number of manufacturers are rethinking their reliance on overseas production. The movement to onshore manufacturing is gaining momentum, driven by the need for greater efficiency, supply chain resilience, and operational control.
The shift toward in-house manufacturing
Outsourcing and offshoring manufacturing once promised cost savings and scalability, but it has also introduced challenges like supply chain delays, quality concerns, and a lack of agility. Plus, with global trade undergoing a major shift, businesses are reevaluating traditional manufacturing strategies.
More consumer product companies are successfully bringing production back onshore and in-house, gaining greater control, flexibility, and speed to market. Leveraging the right cloud-based CAD/CAM platform like Autodesk Fusion is becoming essential for companies aiming to streamline their transition back to in-house production. Autodesk Fusion empowers businesses to regain manufacturing control, reduce dependency on third parties, and respond quickly to market changes.
Why choose Autodesk Fusion to support onshoring manufacturing?
- Integrated CAD/CAM Workflows: Fusion provides an all-in-one design-to-manufacturing workflow. Engineers and machinists can work collaboratively in real time, eliminating bottlenecks and reducing file transfer headaches.
- Low barrier to entry: With an intuitive interface and cloud accessibility, teams can learn and scale Fusion use quickly. This ease of use helps organizations overcome skill gaps and onboard new talent with minimal training.
- Real-time collaboration: Fusion’s cloud platform allows secure access to the most up-to-date project data for all teammates, regardless of location. Centralized data ensures everyone works from the current version, supports revision tracking, and reduces miscommunication.
- Business scalability: Fusion’s licensing options are scalable and cost-effective, freeing up resources, reducing operational burdens, and enabling companies to scale as needed.
- Streamlined data management: Centralized data ensures everyone works from the current version, supports revision tracking, and reduces miscommunication—all crucial for efficient in-house workflows.
“In my mind, the production floor should mimic how things flow through Fusion, Fusion Operations, and the different stages of the project. In our new space, we’ll now be able to align our physical and digital workflows. It’s an exciting time for us.”
—Elliot Lowe, Principal, Lowe Hardware
Real-world results
Organizations that have transitioned to Autodesk Fusion for in-house production report benefits such as lowered operating costs, faster project turnaround, fewer quality issues, and better adaptability to client demands—all vital in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Interested in transforming your own production processes? Watch our full webinar “Unsure to Onshore? Why the future of manufacturing is doing it in-house” to see how Autodesk Fusion can empower your in-house manufacturing teams and deliver real business value.