Jamnagar Brass Industry a SWOT analysis

Presently the Brass parts Brass components industry in Jamnagar has following SWOT analysis.

Strength: Low cost labour, hard and tenacious local people, ability to convert scrap Brass in to rods at probably most competitive rate in the world, entrepreneur zeal.


Weakness: lack of education among manufacturers , lack of high quality machinery, inability to invest in capital goods ,lack of calibration, shortage of skilled technical engineers and quality control staff, Volatility in raw material prices, tendency to undercut each other.

Opportunities: Huge Americana and European markets yet to be tapped fully as either they have not taken the plunge of outsourcing or they are not happy with preliminary experience few years back when the industry was still developing.

Threat:Chinese competition, new low cost manufacturing hubs like Vietnam, Bangladesh may spring a surprise.

Jamnagar industry which makes tons of Brass precision components Brass nuts Brass screws fasteners neutral links hose fittings cable glands Brass inserts tank connectors etc. has a long way to go. The learning curve is steep and we have miles to go.