Bringing manufacturing back to the USA benefits not only local economies and workers, but it also shortens supply chains, and increases control over production. However, it’s not enough to simply hope for American reshoring. The movement requires education, awareness and encouragement.
That’s why the Reshoring Institute has developed awards for companies across the manufacturing sector, celebrating companies that have successfully brought manufacturing jobs back to the USA.
This award is for members of the sewn products industry. It is now open to all companies that have successfully reshored the sewing of any product to the US, accelerating the Made in America movement.
US reshoring is the practice of transferring offshore business operations or sourcing back to the US in addition to any new or significantly increased production in the US from importing. The Made in America Movement is focused on increasing production in the US to strengthen the economy and bring jobs back to the US. The SEAMS organization drives this trend with a membership of the leading American brands, manufacturers, and retailers in the sewn products industry.
Eligibility for this award must include production reshoring from offshore back to the US or represent new production that has taken market share from imports between January 1, 2014, and January 31, 2019.
There will be awards for three industry categories: cut and sew manufacturers; brands/OEMS/vertical retailers; and textile providers (products produced in the US). Relevant companies for any sewn products are encouraged to apply. Request for applications must be received by January 21, 2019. Final applications must be submitted by February 21, 2019. Links to award details and initial online application are available here.