New Webinar: Rethink Production, Reduce Risk and Expand Globally – £30
Now that US tariff debates are ongoing and seem to have been applied, SMEs have come to know the term reshoring.
The term itself sounds very much like a retreat—bringing operations back home, scaling down international exposure, and focusing inward. But that assumption is far from the truth.
At NorthStar Consulting UK, we argue the opposite: reshoring and internationalisation are not contradictory—they’re complementary.
In today’s uncertain trade environment, the smartest SMEs are doing both: strengthening local production and expanding globally, but in new, more strategic ways.
If your business is rethinking its supply chain, don’t assume that means giving up international growth.
Instead, ask: How can we build a smarter base at home and export from a position of strength? A more detailed explanation of internationalisation strategies and step-by-step implementation is in our report (click on the picture to grasp what it includes!)
What Does Reshoring Really Mean?
Reshoring is often misunderstood. It’s not about isolation. It’s about resilience.
Broadly, reshoring refers to bringing elements of your production, sourcing, or operations closer to your home market—whether that’s manufacturing in the UK, assembling in Eastern Europe, or sourcing regionally to reduce global risk exposure.
For SMEs, this could mean:
- Switching from Asia-based suppliers to UK or EU manufacturers
- Establishing a final assembly or packaging facility closer to the customer
- Partnering locally to improve lead times, quality control, or compliance
The key is not to shut off global markets but to reduce dependencies that make your business vulnerable to disruptions like tariffs, war, pandemics, or freight volatility.
This is where the art of assessing partners, collaborators and business associates.
Isn’t Reshoring the opposite of Internationalisation?
Internationalisation today isn’t just about exporting products—it’s about exporting capabilities, partnerships, knowledge and brand value.
Reshoring shifts how and where you anchor those capabilities.
What does it mean? It is possible to:
- Reshore production, but export digitally or through licensing or franchising models
- Manufacture locally but sell globally, using e-commerce and distributor networks
- Work with regional clusters to produce locally in different export markets
- Partner with local firms abroad to maintain international footprints without heavy CapEx (capital Expenditure)
In short, you don’t need to produce overseas to succeed internationally.
It can actually be the opposite!
This is the key to internationalisation with intelligence and with a proper plan! What matters is how you adapt to the shifting rules of trade, cost, and logistics.
🔄 Reshoring as a Launchpad for Global Growth
Here’s how reshoring can support internationalisation:
Reduce Currency & Political Risk
Balanced production across regions can help hedge against economic shocks and trade restrictions.
Build Operational Resilience
By simplifying and strengthening your supply chain, you free up capital and management time for global expansion.
Improve Speed to Market
Shorter lead times = faster delivery = better customer experience across markets.
Enable Agile Product Adaptation
Local production allows for quicker iteration and localisation—critical for entering new markets.
Boost Brand Trust & Marketability
or “Made in wherever” carries value, especially in premium segments.
New Webinar: How SMEs Can Rethink Production, Reduce Risk & Build Resilience
Now Available On-Demand | £30 | Built for SME leaders and trade teams
To help SMEs navigate these shifts, we’ve created a focused, actionable three-part webinar that tackles:
🎥 Module 1: What Reshoring Really Means for SME
- The evolution of globalisation: why we’re seeing a reset
- How tariffs, COVID and supply shocks reshaped production strategy
- Why reshoring isn’t anti-global—it’s pro-resilience
- Key questions SMEs must ask before changing sourcing or production models
📝 Includes: Reshoring Readiness Checklist
🎥 Module 2: The SME Reshoring & Export Blueprint
- Mapping your current supply chain: find risks and opportunities
- Choosing between reshoring, nearshoring and hybrid models
- Total cost vs sticker price: how to model smart decisions
- Building regional partnerships and co-manufacturing clusters
- Positioning for global export with a local production base
📝 Includes: Reshoring Cost Comparison Template
🎥 Module 3: Future-Proofing Your Supply Chain & Brand
- Diversification strategies for SMEs: dual sourcing, nearshoring
- Managing supply shocks: scenario planning and resilience tools
- Building in-house capabilities and supplier trust
- How to frame reshoring as part of your international growth story
📝 Includes: Supply Chain Diversification Playbook
🔗 Designed to Work with Our Internationalisation Services
This webinar pairs seamlessly with our SME Internationalisation expertise and digital tools.
Use it alongside:
🔎 SME Navigator Tool – to map your export readiness, trade exposure, and global growth plan.
🌐 Our own Internationalisation Expertise – bespoke consulting on entering new markets, from localisation to partner search.
🧰 What’s Included
- 3 x 15-minute video modules
- Downloadable checklists, templates and cost models
- Lifetime access to all content
- 10% discount on a one-hour NorthStar consultation
- Optional quarterly Q&A live stream
📲 Access it now for £30 → https://northstarconsulting.gumroad.com/l/fapha
The Bottom Line
The global economy is being re-shaped—again. SMEs that rethink where and how they operate will lead the next chapter of international trade.
Reshoring doesn’t close global doors—it helps you walk through them more confidently.
It’s about regaining control, improving margins, and putting your business in a stronger position to scale.
Let us help you build the strategy that works.
👉 Start with the webinar. Explore your options. Use the SME Navigator and Get in Touch!!!
