Choosing between in-house production or working with a contract manufacturing partner can be a difficult decision. This episode helps to dissect the pros and cons of each option, while also providing a third alternative.Benefits of in-house- Proximity between design and production- Opportunity to be scrappy- Theoretical potential to capture greater gross margin- Confidentiality is simpler- Greater flexibility- Quality and delivery is within your control- You care more Benefits of CM- Able to get to market faster- Predictable costs- Reduced capital investment- Higher net profit margin potential- Ability to leverage relevant, specialized knowledge- Ability to focus on core competency outside manufacturing- Greater reliability and performance (if you pick the right CM)Question - what do you do if you want to get the best of both worlds?About Edison: Edison Manufacturing & Engineering is a niche contract manufacturer, focused on flexible and capital efficient assembly of complex mobility and mobility-adjacent products that are not well suited for highly automated production. Edison website: ⁠⁠https://edison-mfg.com/⁠⁠Edison LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/70992427/⁠⁠Brandon Bartneck LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/