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How to Avoid a Tech Counterrevolution

April 24, 2017
Such a machine would literally improve the chances of “reshoring” — the return of industrial production to Western nations where few people are willing to string aglets through holes for minimum wage. Tasks that desperately need automation and tech …
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One very basic job in sneaker manufacturing is testing the limits of automation

April 23, 2017
As the Financial Times reported (paywall), Rorsted made the comments last week on his first trip to Asia as the new boss of the German sports brand, where he talked about the limits of automation, the prospects for reshoring manufacturing in Europe and the …
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Czech manufacturers look increasingly to 3D printing but barriers remain

April 23, 2017
Even though many smaller local manufacturers are still being put off by the costs of acquiring equipment and the expense of training and hiring employees, while also worrying that 3D printing could harm their businesses through the process of reshoring …
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Adidas boss says large-scale reshoring is ‘an illusion’ – Financial Times

April 22, 2017
Adidas boss says large-scale reshoring is ‘an illusion’  Financial Times

Asia’s entrenched supply chain makes the prospect of moving significant manufacturing back to automated factories in the developed world an illusion, …

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Onshoring: the new Cost-Cutting Tool in Management’s Arsenal

April 20, 2017
The nonprofit advocacy group was set up in 2010 by Harry Moser, the former CEO of machine tool maker GF AgieCharmilles. “AT 12.4 MILLION, THE NUMBER OF MANUFACTURING JOBS, WHILE RISING, IS STILL DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY FROM 17 MILLION AT THE TURN OF THE …
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Continental Europe market offers strong returns

April 20, 2017
M&G Real Estate states that this view is supported by structural ecommerce and reshoring trends. It expects the European industrial sector to generate 1.2% per annum average rental growth over the next three years. Weight of capital to see yields move …
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Elite Aerospace Group Achieves ITAR Registered Status

April 19, 2017
Elite is a proud contributor to the reshoring initiatives, focused on bringing manufacturing back to the United States. EAG’s focus on its core values and commitment to excellence has made the company an attractive, competitive standout to consumers and …
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Silicon Valley Robot Block Party attracts over 1000 attendees

April 19, 2017
John Dulchinos, President of Silicon Valley Robotics and VP of Global Automation at Jabil spoke abut the role of robotics in reshoring manufacturing and ensuring American economic growth. Andrew Dresner, Principal Engineer at Interbotix Labs described …
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Long lead times, lack of data present challenges in supply chain

April 19, 2017
All of this has played into Kamler’s strategy to reshore manufacturing. In addition to long lead times, the industry contends with the impact of new model-year introductions and the lack of relevant data on bike usage and the impact of innovation on …
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Legal Process Outsourcing Services Market – Industry Analysis Based on Services by Technavio

April 18, 2017
LPO can be executed via onshoring, offshoring, and hybrid techniques. Onshore is also known as reshore LPO. The onshoring technique has the advantage of a shared regulatory framework. The major concern with offshore outsourcing is security. This compels …
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