Foley Attorneys Assess Rise of Onshoring in Manufacturing Operations

Foley & Lardner LLP partners Vanessa Miller, Kate Wegrzyn, and associate Patrick Taylor authored the SupplyChainBrain article, “Back to (North) America: Companies Reassess Their Supply Chain Strategies.”

The authors explore the growing trend of major companies relocating manufacturing operations closer to their end markets, particularly in the United States and nearby Mexico, to “improve supply chain resilience and better manage risk.”

They provide an overview of the recent strains placed upon the global supply chain model, examine the examples of the LEGO Group and La-Z-Boy bolstering their onshore production capabilities, and assess the benefits and disadvantages of onshoring. “Onshoring isn’t just a response to temporary disruptions; it’s part of a broader strategy to build long-term resilience into business operations,” the authors emphasize, noting that the approach can also yield increased regulatory and logistical burdens.

“For businesses, the message is clear: supply chain flexibility and security have become critical competitive advantages,” the authors conclude.