Inflation has increased the cost of raw materials, making it harder for manufacturers to obtain what they need to do business.
For manufacturers, increased raw material costs are the number one issue right now.
These heightened raw material costs have played a significant role in the recent price increases nationwide as manufacturers are struggling to survive and have to pass on some of the heightened costs to their consumers.
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