Bangladesh and the Problem of Ethical Sourcing
Why a renewed emphasis on social accountability could impact the manufacturing landscape—and what it could mean for the print and promotional industries
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In the print and promotional products industries, the impact will vary.
Dr. Ronnie Davis, senior vice president and chief economist for Printing Industries of America, Sewickley, Pa., noted that most U.S. printers source paper, ink and other consumables from within the U.S., effectively insulating the industry from any supply chain shake-ups or sourcing-related consumer backlash. "Print is already a domestically sourced product since it does not travel well," Davis explained. "By this I mean that there is a currency about print, in that it is generally needed fairly quickly after ordering.
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Sean Norris is editor-in-chief for Promo Marketing. Reach him at snorris@napco.com.
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