Supply issues from time to time can become a major topic of conversation within the kitchen industry. We’ve seen global events combine to have a major impact on the cost and availability of many popular products. Many companies have also struggled to source the raw materials they need to make their products, further exacerbating supply issues.
This can make the difficult task of choosing a supplier for your new kitchen, even more complex. Now, in addition to considering factors like your preferred style and materials, you also need to think about logistics and lead times. To help you with this, we want to explore issues that can impact supply and how you can overcome these.
Key issues that can face the kitchen industry
As we’ve previously noted, the average cost of a kitchen renovation is on the rise. In fact, many of the biggest kitchen companies have already increased prices to keep up with the rising supply costs. This is largely due to global events that can reduce manufacturing activity and limit supply and skilled labour.
One example is the pandemic which crippled international supply chains, significantly reducing the ability to source and ship materials from overseas. This has particularly impacted some of the most popular materials, like stone, which have also seen notable price increases. Raw materials, like particle board and laminate, have also been harder to source, which has impeded local manufacturing activity.
The uncertainty created by wars also lead to increasing prices in the global supply chains. These additional costs are generally passed onto the consumer, as most kitchen companies simply cannot absorb it.
As most companies try to keep up with the longer wait times, local manufacturers can deliver in quicker timeframes.
How Kitchen Shack is different
While we experience some of the same issues as most other kitchen companies, they’re generally having less of an impact. This is largely because we design and manufacture most of our products right here in Melbourne. As such, we’re less susceptible to changes in transport availability and cost.
We’ve also been in the industry for 70+ years and have learnt a few important lessons along the way. This includes a few tricks for making sure we have the materials required to meet all our clients’ needs. As such, when you work with us, you can trust your new kitchen will be delivered within budget. But more importantly, we know what stock we have so we will clearly communicate wait times according to demand.
So, if you’re thinking it’s time to tackle that long-overdue kitchen update, Kitchen Shack can help. We can work with you to refine your design and bring your dream kitchen space to life. Contact us today to arrange your in-store design and quote consultation.
