When will it stop? That is the question that many of us keep asking ourselves. Fuel, shipping containers, and project material costs all still elevated. While some hotel owners may be able to delay renovations or updates, others don’t have that luxury. Decisions must be made, and action must be taken due to demands of the brand or of the guests.

The origins of the current supply chain problems long pre-date Covid but the effects of the global supply shock are still with us.  And while travel and hospitality have reopened, we now have the problem of inflation to deal with. It is within this environment that business decisions still need to be made. Rather than depend on increasing wait times from overseas shipping and the exploding costs of containers, the smart hotel owner is looking domestically for a reliable partner. But they need to be careful.

Where some vendors claim they are “made in the USA”, what they really mean is they source component parts from around the globe and assemble in domestic factories. This still leaves the vendor and the hotel owner vulnerable.

In light of this, now is the time to look toward true domestic US manufacturers that have fostered solid relationships with local material suppliers to ensure better and more accurate lead times. True American suppliers will be able to provide higher levels of customer service and quality product with a meaningful warranty.  Northland Furniture is an American manufacturer that consistently delivers on its promise. We are a company that you can call and reach someone who is ready and willing to help you. And we offer the best manufacturer’s warranty in the industry at 10 years.

If you have a project coming up or one that you are concerned could run into problems, please reach out at sales@northlandfurniture.com. Northland is here and ready to help.