Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief08.23.21
There have been many persuasive arguments made over the years regarding domestic manufacturing, but the long list of complexities involved—including legislation, taxes, supply chain, carbon footprint, labor costs, materials, transparency, quality and consumer loyalty—influence the process in numerous ways. Now, exacerbated by the global pandemic and the need for an easily accessible, stable supply chain—not to mention sustainability in shipping and materials—the movement has picked up speed, especially as far as speed-to-market.
While some companies are passionate about a strictly domestic operation, others have found that a synthesis of international or regional manufacturing works best for all.
A renewed focus on keeping domestic jobs has also had an impact. In April, for instance, Walmart announced a new commitment to spend an additional $350 billion on items made, grown or assembled in the United States.
Consumers, too, are voicing their preference for domestically made cosmetic products. More than 1,000 U.S. individuals who were surveyed in CGS’s “State of the U.S. eCommerce Consumer Survey,” reve
While some companies are passionate about a strictly domestic operation, others have found that a synthesis of international or regional manufacturing works best for all.
A renewed focus on keeping domestic jobs has also had an impact. In April, for instance, Walmart announced a new commitment to spend an additional $350 billion on items made, grown or assembled in the United States.
Consumers, too, are voicing their preference for domestically made cosmetic products. More than 1,000 U.S. individuals who were surveyed in CGS’s “State of the U.S. eCommerce Consumer Survey,” reve
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