Episode 50
In Leather Goods, You Can’t Win on Price, Quality, and Speed
How Tariffs, Consumer Confidence, and Supply Chain Shifts Force Brands to Choose What Matters Most
Chuck Bowen·CEO·Blue Artisan Group/ Mission Mercantile
About This Episode
Many brands want premium leather goods, but few understand the tradeoffs behind making them well. Chuck, CEO of Blue Artisan Group and Mission Mercantile, explains why leather manufacturing can’t optimize for price, quality, and delivery at the same time.
Chuck Bowen shares how tariffs, shifting supply chains, and consumer confidence impact demand, why Mexico remains a strategic manufacturing base, and how strong supplier relationships help maintain consistency in uncertain markets.
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