Despite the roaring opening years ago with the participation of Donald Trump himself, the Texan factory of luxury bags is struggling with numerous obstacles that limit its performance today – said Reuters agency 11 former Louis Vuitton employees. According to three of them and a high -ranking industry representative, citing internal rankings available for staff, This plant consistently ranks among the worst functioning factories of the brand in the world, significantly giving way to other facilities.
Plant in Texas, located on a ranch with an area of 250 acres surrounded by pastures and gas wells, He is struggling with a shortage of experienced leather craftsmen capable of meeting high brand quality standards. Three former employees emphasize that the company took years to start producing simple elements, such as pockets for the classic NeverFull bag – we read.
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According to Reuters, last year, applicants to work at the factory could count on $ 17. for an hour of work at a minimum rate in Texas $ 7.5 Even more than twice the minimum rate does not solve the problem with staff deficiency.
These previously undisclosed problems emphasize the challenges faced not only by the LVMH concern, to which Marek Louis Vuitton belongs and which does not intend to let go of the American market, but before all other companies, which in the face of the customs war plan to transfer production to the US.
