10 reasons to outsource dimension stock & wood components
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1. Outsourced components can cost less than producing in-house.

2. You do not have to have the manufacturing capabilities or space in your own shop.

3. It allows you to take advantage of others’ expertise in design and manufacturing.

4. It can increase your productivity and efficiency in other areas.

5. It saves you time, allowing you to focus on more important things.

6. Outsourcing can reduce your capital expenditures.

7. Oftentimes it enables you to obtain better product quality and consistency.

8. It allows you to reduce your inventory and overhead.

9. Outsourcing allows you to concentrate on your own product development.

10. It enables you to offer an expanded variety of products to customers.

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Karen Koenig | Editor

Karen M. Koenig has more than 35 years of experience in the woodworking industry, including visits to wood products manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. As senior editor, her responsibilities include writing and editing for Woodworking Network publications FDMC Magazine and Closets & Organized Storage Magazine, as well as the website. She also oversees many of Woodworking Network's special projects and programs, including Red Book: Resource Guide for Best Practice, FDMC 300, 40 Under 40, and the Wood Industry Market Leaders. She can be reached at [email protected].