Domestic Production Flashcards
WHAT TOOK PLACE that could encourage more domestic manufacturing?
Trump INCREASING TARIFFS on consumer goods from China, which is a major exporter of footwear, could encourage more domestic manufacturing.
What are TARIFFS?
Tariffs are TAX that a country applies to goods imported from another country.
What is an EXAMPLE of a TARIFF?
An example of a tariff would be a tariff on STEEL, imported from another country, of say, 5% of the TOTAL VALUE OF THE GOODS, paid by the business or individual importing the goods.
Before globalization, where did the US stand with manufacturing?
Before globalization the United States used to be a MANUFACTURING POWERHOUSE, with numerous American shoemakers and factories across the country.
What do people do to show their support to US craftmanship?
Some people ONLY buy 100% made in USA shoes.
Where are NEW BALANCE shoes MADE?
70% Boston, Massachusetts
30% In the UK
What happens when you buy and support MADE IN USA shoes?
When people buy shoes made in the US, a lot of those funds GO BACK into the US ECONOMY.
How easy is it to find products made in the USA?
Sometimes it is HARD to find products made in the US.
What is PSUDO’s USP?
Psudo claims to be the ONLY sneaker made in the USA for UNDER $100.
What about PSUDO makes them “Made in the USA?”
Psudo sources AMERICAN MATERIALS, and they only employ LOCAL WORKERS.
Who is another new footwear company that is MADE IN THE USA?
CARSON FOOTWEAR, is made in the USA, they were founded in 2015 in PORTLAND, OR.
Other than eco-friendly materials in their shoes, what does Carson use to reduce their carbon footprint?
Carson reduces their carbon footprint, by using Eco-friendly materials in their PACKAGING.
What are some regulated industries that require the COUNTRY of ORIGIN for all of the materials within the product to be LABELED on it?
- TEXTILES
- WOOL
Are a couple of regulated industries that require the country of origin to be labeled on the product.
For industries like TEXTILES and WOOL, what is required to be listed on the labels?
For industries like TEXTILE and WOOL, things like-
- FIBER content
- Country of ORIGIN
And - Manufacturer
Have to be listed on the labels.
Are shoes included under the textile labeling acts?
Shoes do not fall under the textile labeling acts. Laces are somewhat covered. Socks are covered. But shoes DO NOT have to specify where they are made.
What does the US Government Regulation Title 19 Chapter 4 say?
There is a regulation that says all products imported into the United States, MUST BE LABELED as such on the product or packaging.
What does the US Government Regulation Title 19 Chapter 4 not apply to?
Regulation on imports labeling doesn’t apply to company’s websites and marketing.
What makes a shoe US made?
For a shoe to be considered made in the USA, that means it has to be
- ASSEMBLED in the USA
- MATERIALS SOURCED in the USA, at least the large majority.
Why do you think people might be against AUTOMATED manufacturing?
People might be against automated manufacturing perhaps because it GETS RID OF PEOPLE’S JOBS.
Where are Psudo sneakers manufactured?
Psudo sneakers are 100% locally sourced and produced at their SOLAR-POWERED FACILITY in MILWAUKEE, WI.
How easy is it to source materials?
Sourcing materials is a complicated business.
What did Psudo CEO indicate about domestic production that was NEITHER EASY, NOR CHEAP?
Finding domestic partners who are JUST AS COMMITTED to QUALITY is not easy nor cheap.
What is one simple way to eliminate waste when producing your shoes?
One way to minimize waste when producing footwear is to ELIMINATE LACES, because multi-component footwear contributes to waste.
What are Psudo’s uppers made from?
Psudo’s uppers are made from a type of THREAD that comes from PLASTIC BOTTLES that’s woven into their fabric.
