Company detailsCompany name: SealSkinzCompany country: United KingdomSector: C - ManufacturingSector detail: C32 - Other manufacturingSub-sectors: C32.3 - Manufacture of sports goods Reshoring detailsReshoring announcement date: 15/07/2018Reshored to: United KingdomLocation of affected unit(s): King’s LynnLocation code: UKH16 Reshored business function: ProductionReshoring governance mode: In house (in own facilities)Estimated job gains: 15Reasons for reshoring: Production flexibilitySupply chain reorganizationCase narrative: SealSkinz is a British manufacturer of waterproof accessories for outdoor sports based in UK. In 2015, the company outsourced and offshored the production in Bulgaria. However, in 2018 it decided to move it back in its old plant in King’s Lynn (UK). In so doing, the company re-employed many of the previous workers, and recruited 15 new people. The relocation was implemented to improve the supply chain effectiveness and increase the firm's organizational flexibility. Sources: Cycling industry 16/07/2018 Edp24 25/07/2018 Sources link: http://www.edp24.co.uk/business/sealskinz-brings-manufacturing-home-king... https://cyclingindustry.news/sealskinz-moves-production-facility-back-to... Offshoring detailsOffshoring date: 2015Offshoring location: BulgariaOffshored business function: ProductionOffshoring governance mode: Third party (external suppliers)Host country geographical area: Eastern Europe