To say the COVID-19 crisis has caused disruptions in the global supply chain would be an understatement. In fact, it has undoubtedly unveiled the fragility of current global trade and highlighted the vulnerabilities in the west’s dependence on China. This has caused many manufacturers to reexamine their supply chain strategies and consider a move towards a more resilient approach.

Two trade strategies have been gaining momentum throughout the course of this pandemic. The first is the “China plus-1” concept. This approach retains sourcing in China but also diversifies your business by importing from other Asian countries as well. This strategy has been growing over the past several years but rose significantly as of late with the primary benefactors being Taiwan, Thailand, and other countries with stable governments and close proximity to China.

Another strategy that manufacturers are turning to is “Nearshoring.” Nearshoring is a tactic western importers are turning to which moves the supply chain from Asain countries to facilities closer to the final destination such as Mexico. With the ever-growing costs associated with doing business with China, Latin American countries are shrinking the cost gap as they also have a significant advantage when it comes to the high costs and long lead times that are associated with overseas freight.

Over the 40 years that Pacific Transformer has been in business we have witnessed and endured many crises such as multiple economic recessions, dock strikes, and trade wars. Each one of these events has had us look at our own vulnerabilities and come up with solutions that keep our customers isolated. This has led us to create a multi-pronged supply chain that invests in multiple global production facilities including in China, Thailand, and Mexico. Additionally, and most importantly, we have always maintained and invested in our US production plant. This has offered us a tremendous amount of flexibility ensuring our customers are protected from most supply chain disasters.

When it comes to quality, some come close to our high standards but no one can beat us. We have spent decades devising a quality management system that ensures the highest standards possible. These quality standards have been independently audited and certified by the most demanding auditors and agencies. Organizations such as ISO, the International Aerospace Group and NSF International. We are also qualified by UL, CSA, ETL and TUV. We have over one million of our products on various military apparatuses. Medical equipment, satellites, railroad safety and traffic control all require the highest level of quality because there simply can be no failure.

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