The FM Challenge

In or Out?

In our experience there are two significant advantages to onsite production—convenience and speed—and two factors that often make outsourcing appear to be a better option—equipment age and utilization rates.

In general, having an in-plant or onsite managed facility within walking distance of the customer is faster and more convenient, but proximity does not always translate into turnaround speed. In today's competitive environment an in-plant might not install equipment with the same production speeds or finishing capabilities as a commercial counterpart. To truly assess turnaround speed, you have to compare how fast the different options can complete different types of work based on average and higher production demands.