Supply Chain
Supply Challenges for Interior Designers Will Linger into Next Year
Forewarned is forearmed, it is said. I prefer not be the bearer of bad news. But it is becoming increasingly clearer that supply chain issues are not likely to abate…
Read MoreShipping Hacks for Interior Design Pros
Further complicating the challenges arising from the worldwide supply chain upheaval, issues with shipping are creating headaches for many designers. The causes are more or less the same as those…
Read MoreInterior Design Pros Share Their Supply Chain Hacks
First came the tariffs and trade wars. Then came the pandemic, which caused factories to close, shipping services to dwindle, and ports to back up with non-loaded and unloaded containers…
Read MoreHandling Storage and Damage Issues
We all know stuff happens. From time to time some item we’ve purchased for a client gets marred or damaged. Whether the liability falls on you or someone else depends…
Read MoreBy Air or Sea? Shipping Goods from Overseas
When purchasing goods from outside North America, your best bet is to work with a vendor or manufacturer who will handle shipping arrangements for you. They already have connections with…
Read MoreWeigh Benefits and Risks When Purchasing Outside the U.S.
The wide acceptance of Internet purchasing has opened up new markets for companies abroad looking to sell to designers in the United States. While many products are available from distributors…
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