Supply Side - 2003-01-15
Fifteen years ago, barely 20 percent of consumers were involved in selecting plumbing products for the home. Today, it is about 75 percent.

But you can't have unlimited choices and have a cost-effective supply chain. So our major challenge, in partnership with our distributors and builders, is to give consumers the choice they want while keeping the supply chain simple, cost-effective, and profitable for everyone.
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Impact Zone - 2003-01-15
If you have impact fees in the markets where you have construction, expect more of them. If you don't have them yet, they will be here soon.

The reasons behind the fees and the recent increases are myriad, but topping the list is the current economy. State and local governments are cutting essential services, while low mortgage interest rates have kept the home-building business booming.
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