Other than the novelty of having a product made in the U.S., there’s another benefit to shifting production to an American supply chain: sustainability. “It’s hard to build out our supply chains,” said Pepper Harward, head of strategy at Okabashi, which mainly produces its own footwear in its factory in Buford, Ga. That’s where companies that can support this supply chain become important, especially if they integrate sustainable methods. For example, Blumaka supplies domestic manufacturers with a more eco-friendly alternative to virgin foam (used for midsoles and insoles), with products made from recycled factory foam.
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