Asics launches used sportswear recycling initiative | Apparel Industry News – just-style.com

February 12, 2019
Asics launches used sportswear recycling initiative | Apparel Industry News  just-style.com

Japanese sportswear company Asics is collaborating with the charity I:Collect on a sports apparel recycling and reuse initiative in Europe. related to Social …

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Can the middle-class revival under Trump last? – USA TODAY

February 11, 2019
Can the middle-class revival under Trump last?  USA TODAY

In his State of the Union, Trump said the middle class can become “more prosperous than ever.” While some of his policies helped, others may hurt.

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BCG report examines the ‘Blockchain Paradox’ – Modern Materials Handling

February 11, 2019
BCG report examines the ‘Blockchain Paradox’  Modern Materials Handling

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report observes that the rate of blockchain adoption is slower than expected, even though the technology has some clear …

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Made in USA: Turning preference into purchases (part 1). – Assembly Magazine

February 11, 2019
Made in USA: Turning preference into purchases (part 1).  Assembly Magazine

Studies show that Americans prefer U.S.-made products, and that this preference can help bring manufacturing back home. But can we turn consumer …

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Tariffs Advance US-Tech Goals in China, Experts Say – EPS News

February 10, 2019
Tariffs Advance US-Tech Goals in China, Experts Say  EPS News

It feels like the U.S.-China tariff-and-trade war has been waging so long we’ve forgotten how it started, but its goals remain the same.

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American manufacturing companies have a spring in their step – The Economist

February 8, 2019
American manufacturing companies have a spring in their step  The Economist

The scaling back of Foxconn’s plans to make televisions in Wisconsin is offset by other good news.

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Is President Trump the ‘Offshorer-in-chief’? – Washington Post

February 7, 2019
Is President Trump the ‘Offshorer-in-chief’?  Washington Post

“The Trump administration has awarded more than $50 billion in new federal contracts to companies that continue to shutter U.S. factories as they seek cheaper …

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The Gurus Are Back! 2019 Supply Chain Predictions Part 2 – Supply Chain Digest

February 7, 2019
The Gurus Are Back! 2019 Supply Chain Predictions Part 2  Supply Chain Digest

We’re back as we have done for many years running with predictions for the year 2019 in supply from a virtual panel of supply chain gurus. In fact, most of our …

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Is President Trump the ‘Offshorer-in-chief’? – The Washington Post

February 7, 2019
Is President Trump the ‘Offshorer-in-chief’?  The Washington Post

“The Trump administration has awarded more than $50 billion in new federal contracts to companies that continue to shutter U.S. factories as they seek cheaper …

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Video: Next-Generation Engineering Education in the Aerospace Capital of the World – ENGINEERING.com

February 6, 2019
Video: Next-Generation Engineering Education in the Aerospace Capital of the World  ENGINEERING.com

Since World War II, Wichita, Kansas has been the North American capital of aerospace engineering and manufacturing, home to dozens of aircraft OEM and …

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