Made in the USA! Instead of fiddling around dipping our toes in the water, we should put a full court press on expanding manufacturing in the USA. Why? Let's just consider a few questions: Should we put our eggs in the China basket? Only if you enjoy substantial risk... [...]
According to a recent National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) survey, the vast majority (88%) expect sales, production and prices to increase next year despite the supply challenges. In working with clients across multiple industries such as biotech, building and construction products, and food and beverage, there is no doubt [...]
Made in China or made in the U.S.A.? There is a lot of talk about this critical, hot topic. Said another way, will reshoring increase? According to executive surveys, according to clients, according to top supply chain consultants, the answer is undoubtedly trending to MADE IN THE U.S.A. A [...]
July 16, 2018 According to a new Brookings Institution report, the United States ranks near the top for overall manufacturing environment. The report evaluated policies and regulations, taxes, costs, workforce quality and infrastructure and innovation. The only two countries to rank higher are the United Kingdom (#1) and Switzerland [...]
There was an export panel at the manufacturing summit, and it brings to light the vast opportunity of export. Additionally, I had a lunch with a top international attorney and an international research expert recently, and it opened my eyes further on the topic of export. Why do we [...]
Many U.S. companies active in China have moved some operations out of the country – 38% relocated to North America. My APICS Inland Empire Chapter hosted a program on "Changing Trade Policies and its Effect on Reshoring" with Michele Nash-Hoff, author of "Rebuild Manufacturing - the key to American [...]
July 12, 2017 Samsung announced that it is expanding manufacturing operations and its commitment to American consumers, engineers and innovators. They are putting money where their mouth is by investing $380 million with the plan to hire 1,000 workers for this new state-of-the-art facility that will manufacture appliances. This [...]
