How to Succeed in Building Local & Regional Supply Chains
"Buy local” has become a mantra for consumers — and it’s great for manufacturers, too. Keeping your suppliers close means better quality control, faster product innovation and stronger relationships. But how can you “buy local” as a manufacturer when our modern-day supply chain makes it so damn hard? Moderated by veteran business journalist Loren Feldman, who has overseen small business coverage at The New York Times and entrepreneurship at Forbes, you’ll hear from founders at every stage and learn what it takes to build — and benefit from — your own regional supply chain.
Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.
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David Current
Vaask
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Laura Lorek
Silicon Hills
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Carey Smith
Unorthodox Ventures
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Richard Tsukano
East/West Manufacturing Enterprises