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New Balance Has Plans for Added U.S. Manufacturing

Supply Chain Matters

Athletic and leisure footwear manufacturer New Balance has advanced plans to build the company’s sixth footwear manufacturing facility within the United States. Commenting on the Skowhegan facility expansion, Joe Preston, New Balance President indicated: “ Manufacturing has always been at the core of our company culture.

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How Building Product Manufacturers Can Bounce Back in 2021

USC Consulting Group

What can building product manufacturers do to bounce back in 2021? Here are a few suggestions: Embrace the new business as usual. Prepare and source even further in advance. When the time comes to obtain material for a scheduled project, manufacturers may want to stock up. Strategic sourcing can help in this regard.

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Coronavirus impeding supply chains worldwide

USC Consulting Group

As reported by the New Hampshire Union Leader, supermarkets and corner stores in certain portions of the Granite State are selling out of toilet paper, disinfectant wipes, and sprays. Unfortunately, New Hampshire isn’t the only state experiencing this issue. Localities across the U.S.,