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Archives for November 2021

Effects of Pandemic on Supply Chain, Costs and Productivity

Like many industries, office furniture has been impacted by the challenges of supply chain issues resulting from the effects of the pandemic. We are experiencing constant lead time changes and sometimes-daily cost increases from manufacturers.

While the current situation is beyond our control, Douron is here to help guide you through this constantly-changing process. Douron is working every day to get your furniture furnishings as quickly as possible, and at the lowest cost the market will allow. You can rest assured that we’ll provide you with the most up-to-date information regarding your project’s schedule, any necessary price changes and current effects of the pandemic. As soon as we know, you’ll know.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these unusual times together, and thank you for choosing Douron.

Lead Times in Current Climate

 

Raw Materials Cost Increasing

• Industrial metals nearing record highs, increasing 1.53% from September and ~200% from early 2020.
• Iron Ore prices are rebounding 8.02% from September.
• Since July 2020, Cold Roll Steel has increased more than +230%.
• Aluminum + 49% in the last 12 months.

Container rates and supplier delivery times need significant progress

• Container rates have declined from over $13K to $11.2K per container, an 8.21% decrease from August.
• Supplier delivery times are declining for the first time  since early 2020, but still at record “slow” levels.

More logistics capacity needed

• Global transport capacity is starting to increase (almost 10%) from early 2021, but still 30% less from where it was in 2019.

Diabetes Awareness Month: GBMC Padonia

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, with a focus this year on prediabetes. According to the CDC, more than 1 in 3 adults in the United States is prediabetic. That’s 88 million people, and many are not aware of their condition.

The good news is that managing prediabetes, and preventing it from becoming diabetes, can be accomplished with a series of small diet and lifestyle changes that add up to a healthier you. Things like choosing water instead of sweetened drinks, or walking more, can make big changes in your overall health. And be sure to stay vaccinated, not only against COVID-19 but against seasonal flu as well. Diabetes is a risk factor for both.

It’s an appropriate time, then, to celebrate one of our clients in the medical field: The new GBMC Health Partners Primary and Specialty Care facility at York and Padonia Roads in Timonium, MD. It’s a 14,000 square-foot space offering advance primary care, gynecology, orthopedics, physical therapy and more.

GBMC Padonia Interior

We would normally share photos of the comfortable furniture we provided in one or more waiting rooms for a medical facility like this, but the new GBMC facility doesn’t have any. Patients go directly to their exam room after checking, offering both a streamlined process and a safer environment.

And in keeping with the preventative advice on prediabetes, the team at GBMC Health Partners takes a proactive approach to patient care, regularly reviewing data to make sure all health screenings are up to date and contacting patients if something needs to be addressed.

Douron was able to provide workstations, tables and seating on the second floor for GBMC Padonia’s billing practice. We’re proud to be associated with this beautiful, patient-focused new facility.

Check out other healthcare projects that Douron has had the pleasure of completing, such as the John’s Hopkins Bayview Campus.

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