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 The ongoing news report on global supply chain challenges highlights the need for reform and transformation in manufacturing infrastructure.  

A report by McKinsey & Company describes sustainable infrastructure as "resilient, socially inclusive, technologically advanced, productive and resilient to climate change".  What do these kinds of changes mean for the average consumer who wants quality products delivered on time?  The global supply chain is vulnerable not only to weather, but also to labor shortages and cyber attacks. 

 Today's smart consumers see opportunities to support companies that provide alternatives to these global manufacturing models.  According to the McKinsey article, other factors for successful companies in the future include organizational design, digital tools, and joint partnerships between all parties involved.  Custom furniture maker Baru, a US-based company, is an example of how putting these factors into practice locally supports the US economy, serves customers, and promotes environmental stewardship.  Avoid process and costly inefficiencies, and building around strengthens the local economy and preserves the environment in meaningful ways," says Tino Go, founder and CEO of Baru - Organizational Design.

 Baru's organizational structure includes local builders and  A network of raw material suppliers is involved, ideally within 50 miles of customers. This strategy prevents losses and delays associated with long-distance shipping of a finished product, as manufacturing takes place closer to the customer. - Digital Equipment  Baru lets customers use customized programs to design products specific to their needs and sends these manufacturing instructions directly to local workshops. This optimization minimizes the build-up of excess inventory that could end up in landfills  - Joint partnerships. Local manufacturing benefits communities by creating local jobs and supporting local artisans and craftsmen. 

Many customers are eager to support companies when they know what ingredients are available.  The workmanship is sourced locally and the company is conscious of its carbon footprint.  Baru also shows its commitment to the environment with an ongoing tree plantation initiative as part of its sustainable construction model.  Visit hellobaru.com for more information on the way an American company is putting principles into practices that depict a new way of manufacturing.