May 3, 2022 | Apparel Manufacturing, Business Appraiser, Manufacturing
The apparel manufacturing industry was no exception to the pains of the pandemic. Clothing industries had to close their doors and move online. Because of that, business plans needed adaptation and modification to reflect the current situation. While the pandemic has...
Apr 26, 2022 | Manufacturing, Value Drivers
Shoe and footwear manufacturing businesses are largely held overseas. As such, during the covid-19 pandemic, this industry was significantly impacted due to international trade shutdowns. Imports of shoe and footwear products include 95.9% of the industry. Even with...
Apr 22, 2022 | Apparel Manufacturing, Business Appraiser, Manufacturing
The apparel industry has experienced many ups and downs throughout the pandemic. With public restrictions in place, clothing stores were forced to shut their doors. All manufacturers experienced and continue to experience shortages in supplies. These shortages...
Apr 19, 2022 | Manufacturing
Most of the shoe & footwear manufacturing industry is overseas. Many manufacturers choose to produce their product overseas and import it back to the United States because the costs are significantly less. In fact, 95.9% of domestic demand is satisfied through...
Apr 5, 2022 | Machine Shop, Manufacturing, Value Drivers
Metalworking machinery manufacturing depends on other industries like the auto industry. While the pandemic hurt this industry in 2020, it recovered by 7.6% in 2021. Metalworking machinery is the main input in industrial processes that use machinery, metal products,...
Mar 29, 2022 | iron & steel, Manufacturing, Value Drivers
Manufacturing industries are often sent overseas. With that in mind, there are only 200+ iron & steel manufacturers in the nation. Because iron & steel manufacturers are far and few between, it is important to pay close attention to key value drivers. Value...
