Thomas Promotes U.S. Manufacturing by Connecting Industrial Buyers and Suppliers
Supply chain reshoring and the growing number of sourcing options for industrial buyers have led to new and evolving challenges for U.S. manufacturers. With more options than ever before, buyers can feel overwhelmed when searching for suppliers that meet their needs, while suppliers need a way to differentiate their offerings and stand out from the competition. Thomas has been helping industrial buyers with supplier discovery for 127 years, forging connections that drive U.S. manufacturing forward.
Here’s how Thomas’ services and solutions simplify procurement and support business growth.
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American manufacturers have increasingly been looking to optimize their production and sourcing processes by bringing them closer to home. These reshoring efforts involve moving production or shifting sourcing from overseas back to the U.S., which can reduce shipping costs, shorten lead times, improve sustainability and help companies avoid supply chain issues brought on by geopolitical uncertainties and sheer distance.
When it comes to reducing reliance on foreign supply chains, many companies have been shifting business away from China. Imports from China declined by 20%, or $105 billion, in 2024, according to the 2024 Reshoring Index from global management consultant Kearney.
Apple is among the prominent manufacturers that have moved business away from China. The technology company’s suppliers have spent an estimated $16 billion to shift production away from China to India, Mexico, Vietnam, and the U.S.
In addition to companies reshoring, there are a growing number of initiatives in the U.S. aimed at building up domestic supply chains for products ranging from rubber to batteries.
