Episode 33
Uniform Manufacturing Is a Service Business
Supply Chains, Scale, And The Realities Of Workwear
Rick Levine·Executive Director·NAUMD
About This Episode
Rick Levine, Executive Director of the Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors, explains why success in the uniform and workwear industry comes down to service, consistency, and long-term delivery. We discuss how uniform manufacturers manage massive distribution complexity, supply chain reliability, end-of-life regulations, automation, and why this industry operates very differently from traditional apparel.
Featured Guest
Rick Levine
Executive Director · NAUMD
Recorded Jan 23 2026
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