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Sourcing From the Americas: Our Position

Updated June 1, 2022 -- At the AAPN, we believe that doing business in the USA and the Americas is easier, faster, safer, better and more stable. Sure, if you want to source huge quantities; and you know what will sell way in advance; and you are not worried about flexibility; and you just want cheap; then there are plenty of mega-factories in the world that will take your orders. But in this post-virus industry, if you are looking for a more stable and flexible sourcing model, one that better aligns with today’s millions-of-markets-of-one, hyper-connected, last-mile, want-it-my-way-consumer, then you need to look to the Americas. Here’s why:

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Seth Godin, AAPN Annual Conference, Miami, May 4, 2015
"That is the magic of the AAPN, that what you sell here is the chain; the information; the trust; the network. THAT is your unique value. You are clearly a tribe in this room. Tribes are everywhere. And to build a great tribe you have to do these things:
    •    Connect the chain
    •    Build a culture inside and outside of the tribe
    •    Challenge it to go to the next level
    •    Be clear how you describe it
    •    Communicate to the tribe
    •    Commit to where it is going"

 

Join us at Functional Fabric Fair November 11-13, 2025 in Portland, OR

Click Here for AAPN Booth Sponsorship Details

AAPN will be at the Functional Fabric Fair representing the strength and collaboration of our entire network. With hundreds of brands expected and a push to bring more nearshore suppliers, this is a unique chance to showcase the power of the Americas. Sponsorships are available for manufacturers, with support opportunities for service providers—giving members visibility at the event without the full cost of a booth.