Keystone RV Closing Two Plants in Goshen, IN

[Groo]

We were in Red Bay, AL near the Tiffin plant getting some work done in May. There were hundreds of units that were completed except for one or two or three missing components. They all had a paper stuck to the inside of the front windshield identifying the missing item(s). The lists included things like ACs and cooktops, among other items. I can’t even imagine the inventory carrying cost of hundreds of Class As (and a few fifth wheels) just sitting there. The supply chain issue is real, though it is getting better.

My experience with the supply chain getting better, it is only getting better because manufacturers were forced to find alternate sources. My boss describes it as playing "whack-a-mole" for adults. I have been doing some significant re-designs around components not being available. So far we are still shipping COMPLETE units, but we aren't ISO certified and in other ways are much more flexible than larger companies.

 

[Lu1964]

Sounds like a good seasonal Amazon CamperForce opportunity coming up.

I was thinking the same. Workampers to the rescue!