Will debut made-in-USA expo bring big crowd? – Indianapolis Business Journal

June 20, 2019
Will debut made-in-USA expo bring big crowd?  Indianapolis Business Journal

A convention thought to be the first of its kind—Made in America 2019—will take over nearly half the Indiana Convention Center for four days this fall, with a …

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Challenges to a renaissance-INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily – Korea JoongAng Daily

June 20, 2019
Challenges to a renaissance-INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily  Korea JoongAng Daily

President Moon Jae-in has come up with a bold plan to raise Korea’s per-capita national income to $40,000 by 2030 and make its manufacturing industry one of …

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Foxconn’s Future Shows How Taiwan Gains from China’s Pain – TheStreet.com

June 20, 2019
Foxconn’s Future Shows How Taiwan Gains from China’s Pain  TheStreet.com

Taiwan stands to gain on two fronts due to China’s worsening headaches: the commercial, and the political. The trade war has hurt Taiwan’s exports in the short …

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American Manufacturing Is Set to Explode – Are You Ready? – Packaging Strategies

June 20, 2019
American Manufacturing Is Set to Explode – Are You Ready?  Packaging Strategies

Reshoring is a hot topic in the U.S. Politically charged, the practice promises an increase in jobs for workers, profits for manufacturers and a revival of the ‘”Made …

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Industrial robots are bringing jobs back home, but not for low-skilled workers – World Economic Forum

June 20, 2019
Industrial robots are bringing jobs back home, but not for low-skilled workers  World Economic Forum

As the use of robots increases, higher education and training need to be offered to employees to better prepare them for change in labour markets.

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Global Supply Chain News: More Evidence Tariffs on Chinese Imports having Major Impact on Global Trade Flows – Supply Chain Digest

June 18, 2019
Global Supply Chain News: More Evidence Tariffs on Chinese Imports having Major Impact on Global Trade Flows  Supply Chain Digest

China Imports are Losing Share, Drewry Says, as Container Lines Need to React to Trade Flow Changes.

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[Editorial] Corporate exodus – The Korea Herald

June 15, 2019
[Editorial] Corporate exodus  The Korea Herald

In yet another reflection of the negative impact of anti-business policy implemented by President Moon Jae-in’s administration, local companies have drastically …

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Foxconn Faces Big Challenges as Terry Gou Prepares for Departure – Wccftech

June 10, 2019
Foxconn Faces Big Challenges as Terry Gou Prepares for Departure  Wccftech

Terry Gou is leaving Foxconn a time when the company faces its ultimate test: higher tarrifs and less consumption.

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Win or lose, Trump’s trade war with China could make iPhones pricier – Digital Trends

June 10, 2019
Win or lose, Trump’s trade war with China could make iPhones pricier  Digital Trends

Even if Apple and Foxconn move iPhone manufacturing out of China, production costs could go up substantially — up to 30% — thanks to the complex supply …

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Manufacturers cut out the middleman (part 1) | 2019-06-11 – Assembly Magazine

June 10, 2019
Manufacturers cut out the middleman (part 1) | 2019-06-11  Assembly Magazine

For years, manufacturers have depended on the middleman to distribute goods and get merchandise in front of customers. Manufacturers, wholesalers …

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