URL | https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/business-news/p |
Source | Sourcing Journal |
Date Published | 04/10/2024 |
Author Name | Kate Nishimura |
Company/Division name | Made in Old Town |
Parent company | Made in Old Town |
Type of work | Manufacturing |
Reshoring category: | Reshoring |
Year reshoring announced: | 2024 |
Year reshoring implemented or to be implemented: | 2024 |
Capital investment ($): | 125 |
Country(ies) from which reshored: | United States |
City reshored to: | Portland |
State(s) reshored to: | OR |
If relevant, work nearshored to: | - |
Industry(ies): | Apparel & Textiles |
Product(s) reshored | footwear |
What non-domestic negative factors made offshoring less attractive? | Social/ethical concerns |
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive? | 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing, Customization/Flexibility, Eco-system synergies, Government Incentives, Image/brand, Impact on domestic economy, Lean/other business process improvement techniques, Skilled workforce availability/training |