Episode 74
Cutting Rags Isn’t the Hard Par, Finding the Right People Is
A Fourth-Generation Textile Company Navigates Labor Shortages, Offshore Competition, and Quality Supply Constraints to Keep Operations Running.
About This Episode
Alex Grossman of Carolina Textiles runs a fourth-generation textile recycling business turning old T-shirts, towels, and linens into industrial wiping rags. He explains how labor shortages, offshore competition, and inconsistent quality of incoming materials create the biggest bottlenecks in operations, even after 100 years in the business.
In this episode, Alex breaks down how his company stays efficient, sources materials globally, automates parts of production, and retains long-tenured employees to maintain quality and speed in a highly competitive market.
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