Laundromat demand draws washer makers to Thailand, Philippines

Who claims what

• —Washer manufacturers are increasingly moving operations to Thailand and the Philippines due to rising demand from laundromats. (per source class B)
• —The shift in washer manufacturing operations could impact the regional manufacturing landscape and supply chains. (per source class B)

Our assessment

If the reported trend is accurate, businesses in regional manufacturing, logistics, and supply-chain management could see altered trade flows and facility concentration in Thailand and the Philippines. This may offer new partnership or procurement opportunities, but could also introduce new risks related to policy,…