Navigating supply chain issues will certainly create greater tension throughout manufacturing companies. Through material planning, inventory levels can be managed to match anticipated production output. As we have become accustomed to, as of recently, many factors can't be controlled. Taking proactive measures to mitigate supply chain tension, should be a focus in the short term.<\/span><\/p>As window & door manufacturers begin to look towards other suppliers for their assembly, factoring in the lessons learned over the past few years can help position your company for success moving forward. Sourcing material from multiple smaller companies produces a greater chance of supply chain issues when circumstances arise. These companies tend to have a limited number of partners they work with, so when supply on their end is affected, they are forced to scramble. Larger suppliers, who are able to perform the sum of all of the smaller suppliers, work with multiple partners. When supply chain issues emerge, these companies are capable of sourcing from a range of partners. Identifying full-service, turnkey suppliers, will limit the frustration of traversing the complicated supply chain landscape.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t