Blog for May 8 Supplier Matching Webinar
Risk. Uncertainty. Volatility. Those words do not convey warm and fuzzy conditions under which to manufacture, yet they apply to our current business environment whether because of pandemics, geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, port and freight delays, currency issues, changing consumer sentiment or tariffs.
Any one of those situations could severely impact your supply chain, ultimately affecting your cost, quality and ability to get the product to your customer on time.
However, there is another word that needs to be added to the list: opportunity. One way to mitigate your risk and reduce business uncertainty is to source domestically and it has many advantages for your business. Sourcing domestically bypasses tariffs, diversifies your supply chain, reduces transportation cost and is a marketing advantage – outcomes that can positively impact your bottom line.
Join us for a free webinar on May 8 to learn about a Supplier Matching, a program to help you get started sourcing domestically in North Carolina.
Let us make a match for you today!
Resources
How to reduce or eliminate the impact of tariffs on your business:
- How tariffs work
- CIRAS Video
- FloridaMakes video
- NC State presentation
- Learn how to take advantage of supplier matching to source domestically by signing up for the Manufactured in North Carolina (MNC) online supplier database
- Is it a “match”? “Speed Date” local suppliers in your area during our networking meetings
- Manufacturer to Manufacturer
- Also work with NCMBC and SBA/SBTDC for federal opps
- And everyone’s favorite topic: BABA
- Will sourcing domestically cost less than sourcing from overseas? Crunch the numbers with a Total Cost of Ownership assessment
- Discover supply chain and supplier vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies with a supply chain assessment
NC Tariff Impact in the Media
- NC Manufacturing Prices Could Rise Due to Tariffs (April 29, 2025)
