To provide in-house manufacturing you will have to acquire raw materials, hire the right skill sets and setup a production line.  Depending on the production requirements in-house manufacturing can cost a lot to get off the ground.  This makes in-house production cost prohibitive for most small businesses.

The best way to establish your in-house manufacturing is to hire an Assembly Line Consultant. (also known as manufacturing consultants and production consultants).

In order to setup your in-hosue production you will need to assemble the following:

-  Find a location suitable for your production and storage needs.

- You will need to ensure that you have adequate room for the following:

-  Raw materials storage

-  Receiving and processing of supplies

-  Shipping materials storage

-  Production equipment layout

-  Production equipment repair parts/supplies storage

-  Office area/breakroom

-  Product assembly

-  Finished product storage

-  Shipping operations

- Then you will need a source for your manufacturing equipment.  Check out the Suppliers/Manufacturers page to find sources for obtaining manufacturing equipment.

Advantages:

-  One of the advantage of doing the manufacturing yourself is that it gives you control over the whole process.  You get to determine how much and when to produce.  You get to determine your stockage levels.

-  You have control over the quality of the goods being produced.

 
Disadvantages:

-  Cost is a disadvantage to in-house manufacturing.  Enormous upfront cost is required.

-  Environmental factors may come into play depending on the type of manufacturing you’re doing.  If working with hazardous materials (chemicals) you will have to abide by environmental laws.

- You will have to deal with personnel issues (pay, benefits, disciplinary) because you will have to hire labor to perform the manufacturing tasks.