by Cites supply chain disruption in decision to consolidate all production to Mexico
POMONA, Calif. — Marge Carson is pulling out of Asian imports.
The luxury furniture brand said it will exit its current line of casegoods collections imported from Philippines and Indonesia, while consolidating its upholstered furniture and Palo Alto Bedroom production in Tijuana, Mexico. Known for its custom capabilities, the company said it is shifting its business model from that of a collections-driven casegoods and upholstery resource that combines Asian imports and North American production to a model in which it has complete control of its production in Tijuana.
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The company has been producing custom upholstery and bedroom furniture in Mexico for more than 23 years.
“Ongoing supply chain disruptions with Asian suppliers have resulted in extended lead times creating an unacceptable customer experience,” CEO Jim LaBarge said in a release “We believe that having direct control of our production in Mexico will position us to deliver high quality, custom products in a predictable time frame, which will delight our customers. “Our goal is to reduce shipment times to four to eight weeks,” he said.
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Going forward, LaBarge said the focus will be on upholstery, living room, family room and bedroom furniture featuring “the leadership design, custom details and luxury fabrics Marge Carson is known for.”
“This change in our business model will streamline our operations, making them more efficient, while enabling us to improve customer service,” LaBarge said.
Marge Carson’s current case goods collections will be discontinued, but the company will ship all existing imported case goods orders and accept new orders for imports until Jan.15.
There are no order deadlines for upholstery or Marge Carson’s Palo Alto bedroom program, which will continue to be a core part of the line,” he said. The company plans to develop occasional furniture and a dining room line that will be produced in Mexico in the near future.
LaBarge said that the move will enhance the value proposition of its product line. “The craftsmen in the area, where we have operated for 23 years, are skilled and talented at achieving the unique designs, finishes and custom details Marge Carson is known for,” he said. See the full release here.
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