“I See Reshoring of RI, U.S. Manufacturing” Due to Coronavirus - RI Manufacturers’ Chenevert LIVE
Thursday, April 09, 2020
Rhode Island Manufacturers Association Executive Director David Chenevert appeared on GoLocal LIVE where he discussed the state of the state's manufacturing industry during the coronavirus crisis -- and what he sees moving forward.
"I’m very proud of the manufacturers. They’re nimble organizations," said Chenevert. "Most of them are able to pivot very quickly to adhere to some of the requests that are coming forth from the state government, and the federal side."
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"I’m not saying we’re going to have all of it, but I think the major corporations in the U.S. are going to say, ‘Hey, maybe we should be 20/80, 30/70, or 60/40 relative to outsourcing' — I see a lot more reshoring coming back," he said.
Manufacturers’ Pledge
Chenevert also spoke to the “manufacturers’ pledge” that Rhode Island businesses are signing onto, ensuring they are providing a safe workplace.
“It does a couple of things — if you’re already doing it, you’re validating what you’re doing," said Chenevert of businesses who sign on.
"So the second portion of that, is we are able to show our employees that we are committed to making sure we keep them healthy, and third, is to show the administration of the Governor’s office that we are definitely going to make sure that our employees are kept safe.”
