REDLANDS, Calif. - The Inland Empire’s Manufacturing section is starting to weaken after 24 months of sustained growth. Some are worried this may only be the beginning of the end. CSUSB Institute of Applied Research reports the Purchasing Managers Index has fallen from 54.0 to 51.7 from the month of November to the month of December. A score of 50 means there is still growth. Kim Victorine is the Director of Operations at Plastic Plus technology in Redlands, California. Their factory in Redlands manufactures plastic products that are distributed all over the world. Victorine mentions how employees are one of their top priorities. “The availability of laborers is a challenge … [Read more...] about Inland Factory Growth is Weakening