It still wouldn&#x27;t help. It&#x27;s cheaper to manufacture electronics in China <i>even if the labor costs are the same</i>. The logistics are vastly better over there. If you need PCBs or components, you can have them direct from the factory on the same day. If you have a production problem, you can get a specialist engineer the same day. If you need a new production line with 200 extra staff, you can have it up and running in two weeks.<p>An established EMS company like Jabil has huge economies of scale and tremendous in-house resources. They have long relationships with suppliers and consultants. A startup can&#x27;t possibly compete with that.