7 Reasons to Buy American-Made Products from US Vendors

If you’re in the business of running a business, you’re no stranger to making decisions. On any given day there are decisions to be made about product pricing, design, distribution, customer service, equipment care and maintenance, and supply sourcing. If you had to stop and add the decisions up at the end of the day, the answer would likely be too many too count. Although daily business decisions are plentiful and quick, there’s no doubt they have an important impact on your business and bottom line.

The partners you choose, especially vendor partners, is one key decision that can save you time and money. Choosing to work with a company that is based in the US and supplies American-made products, can help save time and money in the present while also setting your business up for long term success. Here’s how:

The first of our seven reasons to buy American-made from US-based vendors involves an inescapable buzzword: tariffs.

1. American-Made Can Mean Lower Prices

When suppliers import products from overseas, shipping fees and tariffs are unpredictable factors. An unexpected, or unwanted, increase in shipping or costs can cause their operating costs to increase, and they may pass those increases along in the form of higher prices.

By purchasing American-made craft supplies and print-on-demand materials, when possible, you avoid these extra costs and benefit from more predictable pricing.

2. You’ll Get Your Product Faster

Purchasing product from a US-based vendor means you can expect faster shipping time as compared to an overseas supplier. You’ll get product quicker without the customs processing and other international supply chain disruptions, so you won’t have to sweat any deadlines.

3. Higher Quality Standards

Another cost-saving factor to consider when sourcing your products is quality. You’ll receive less complaints, more referrals, and more repeat customers when you offer a high-quality product. As compared to international standards, the US has a more rigorous process for quality control and stricter manufacturing standards. Even if the product is imported and sold by a US vendor, you can trust the US vendor has done the leg work to ensure compliance with quality standards. This means fewer product defects, less waste, and greater customer satisfaction – saving you time and money.

4. Easier Access to Customer Support and Communication

Time zones can be tricky. Adding in the international and language factor makes it even more challenging to communicate. Working with US vendors with US-based customer care, like Johnson Plastics Plus, you’ll benefit from quicker response times and fewer communication barriers.

You can quickly get the answers you need whether it’s about an order, a product recommendation, or equipment troubleshooting. Working with a US-based vendor ensures you'll be able to connect with customer support during regular business hours without the hassle of time zone differences or language barriers.

5. Energize Your Local Economy

When you choose to support US vendors, you’re supporting local jobs and businesses. Getting the material from the vendor to your door involves a team of people from sales, purchasing, warehouse, and customer service. Your purchase helps strengthen the economy, create jobs, and sustain manufacturing within the country.

This contributes to a stronger national economy, which puts more money in your customers pockets! A win-win.

6. Smaller Environmental Footprint

Shipping a product from one state to another has a significantly smaller carbon footprint as compared to overseas manufacturing and shipping. By sourcing American-made products, you reduce emissions from transportation and help minimize the environmental impact of your business operations.

7. More Reliable Supply Chain and Inventory

American supply companies typically provide a more consistent level of inventory and product options. In addition, you can work with the vendor to create agreements for your most needed supplies more easily than with an international vendor because you’re less vulnerable to supply chain disruptions.

How to Find the Right American-Made Supply Company

Now that you know some benefits to working with American-made products from US-based vendors, the next step is finding the right vendor for you. We’ve put together a few tips and tricks for choosing a reliable vendor for your American-made products. Companies who sell American-made products are proud to display the “Made-in-USA" label and certification! Look for products with clear labeling or certification that it was manufactured in the United States.

In addition, a good vendor will have strong documentation on their products. Don’t hesitate to contact the supplier to confirm where the product is manufactured or where the vendor is located.

A second way to ensure you have found a reputable vendor is feedback from your peers. Seek out customer feedback and testimonials to help you determine the source is trustworthy. There’s nothing worse than spending hard-earned money on supplies that don’t ship or from a company that shuts down unexpectedly!

With this in mind, we also recommend researching the company’s background. Research factors including how long they’ve been in business and their commitment to American-made products. This should give you a good idea of their business practices. Lastly, before placing a large order, you may consider placing a small test order to assess the product and delivery process.

Why JPPlus Is Your Trusted Supplier of American-Made Products

While Johnson Plastics Plus is not the only reliable US-based vendor to offer American-made craft supplies and print-on-demand products, we’re proud to be in the club!

We have a US-based team that is dedicated to efficient communication, quick and reliable shipping, and including American-made products that meet high quality standards in our offerings. Plus, we’ve been in business for over 40 years so you can trust our reputation.

Our lineup of in-stock, American-made engravable sheet plastics from Rowmark and IPI mean you don't have to wait for overseas shipments to get the materials you need to keep your business moving forward. And Gyford standoffs and mounting hardware, manufactured in Reno, Nevada, offers the perfect finishing touch to any signage project.

We’ve made it easy to shop all Made-in-USA products on jpplus.com; simply look for the Made-in-USA icon. You can also filter your search on the website to browse our collection of USA-made products!