The current global crisis, created by COVID-19 is affecting our personal lives, the businesses we count on daily, as well as the overall economy.
Moving Forward with Covid
As things slowly move towards a new normal, new challenges continue to arise, making it difficult to move forward with any predictability. Major disruptions in the supply chain are leading to escalating prices on a wide range of raw materials, finished goods and services, due to events such as;
- Pandemic lockdowns and restrictions
- COVID-19 outbreaks in manufacturing facilities
- Severe winter weather in the south
- Rising fuel and energy costs
- Significantly higher demand for deliveries
- Lingering tariffs impacting supply chain costs
- Cargo ship stranding in Suez Canal
As these events affect the flow of raw materials and finished goods, they lead to shortages around the world. Custom Products is working hard to stay competitive, yet we are beginning to feel the impact of higher pricing on our core materials and finished products. In effort to best serve our customers, we recommend they:
- Make upcoming purchases as soon as possible
- Stock up on popular products in larger quantities
- Use caution on long-term projects, planning as far in advance as possible
- Allow for price increases in your upcoming budgets.
- Order early to allow time for delayed shipping and severe shortages
These recommendations will help our valued customers to stay within current budget, beat price hikes and avoid long waiting times for delivery.
Please contact the Custom Products sales team to discuss your concerns and questions on upcoming product orders. We value your business, appreciate your support and know we can work together thru this difficult time to get you what you need, when you need it!
