What is the True State of U.S. Furniture Manufacturing?

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Andrew C. Brod, Director, Center for Business & Economic Research (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/

Abstract: American furniture manufacturing has taken it on the chin over the last decade. Manufacturing jobs have disappeared as more and more production has moved overseas. Manufacturers that used to have simple organizations now must manage complex global supply chains. And all but a few manufacturers have become manufacturer/importers.

Additional Information

Publication
Brod, Andrew (2006). What is the True State of U.S. Furniture Manufacturing? NHFA’s Home Furnishings Retailer. November 2006, 51-52
Language: English
Date: 2006
Keywords
Manufacturing, Economic transition, Furniture manufacturing

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