According to data published by the United Nations Statistics Division, by 2019 China accounted for 28.7 percent of global manufacturing — more than 10% ahead of the U.S. Manufacturing products in the states comes with a set of challenges, but it also offers benefits for consumers and the U.S. economy.
Especially after shipping challenges elevated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the current freight shortage, decreasing lead times is a top concern for manufacturers.