Parsec's Ryan McMartin was quoted in Assembly Magazine's “Consumer Products Manufacturing: Made in the USA.”
“When manufacturers produce consumer goods in the U.S., they have complete control over their supply chain,” adds Ryan McMartin, product marketing manager at Parsec Automation Corp. “[It] means not having to worry about trans-ocean shipping costs, currency exchange rates, tariffs or international trade agreements.
“Another benefit is related to basic geographic simplicity,” says McMartin. “It takes far less time to procure materials when you operate within U.S. borders. This relative logistical ease also means manufacturers don’t have to carry as much inventory. With faster delivery and just-in-time fulfillment, manufacturers gain the tremendous benefit of nimbler operations.
“We have seen an increased push for domestic production and Made in USA consumer goods,” claims McMartin. “American consumers tend to embody a sense of supporting the little guy when it comes to manufactured goods.
“When you consider the escalating political climate around China and Russia, it’s easy to see why Americans may have a sense of national pride and a preference for shopping locally,” McMartin points out. “Geopolitical factors aside, I think the Covid-19 pandemic also encouraged consumers to support domestic businesses with more of a homegrown story, even if it means paying slightly more.”
