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UK reshoring hub hit by sweatshop claims – just-style.com (subscription)

February 20, 2015

The city at the centre of much of the UK’s textile and garment reshoring efforts has been criticised in a new report that found “widespread and severe violations of work and employment laws,” at its factories. Research by the University of Leicester discovered that not only were workers in the city’s factories […]

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Redman seeks $40 million lost in ‘onshoring’ deal with Wal-Mart – The City Wire

February 19, 2015

Primary rules of thumb for any partnership is to know your partner and avoid unequally yoked arrangements. That was case for Rogers-based Redman & Associates founder Mel Redman who has amended his suit against Chinese manufacturing partner Sales Chief Enterprises claiming at least $40 million lost in his efforts to onshore the production of ride-on […]

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Chinese, Arkansas firms’ rift detailed – NWAOnline (subscription)

February 19, 2015

Troubled dealings with a Chinese supplier cost Redman & Associates a $70 million contract with Wal-Mart Stores Inc., according to an amended complaint filed in U.S. District Court of the Western District of Arkansas. Redman & Associates was to produce more than 500,000 ride-on toys annually as part of Wal-Mart’s commitment to buy an additional […]

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Biden backs harbor deepening, terminal renovations – Charleston Regional Business

February 18, 2015

By Liz Segrist lsegrist@scbiznews.com Published Feb. 28, 2015 Vice President Joe Biden said in Charleston today that deepening of Charleston Harbor and investment in the Wando Welch Terminal so it can handle bigger ships are vital infrastructure projects to support South Carolina’s economy and manufacturing base. “You export $8 billion in vehicles; $1.5 billion in […]

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COMMENT: UK reshoring is far from a done deal – just-style.com (subscription)

February 18, 2015

An increasing amount of hype in recent years has focused on the business of reshoring, including two separate reports in the last week alone. Yet, while industry observers are keen to highlight the opportunities offered by a return of apparel manufacturing to the UK, it seems reshoring is far from a done deal. ‘Made in the UK’ or […]

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BBC World News Documentary Features Eagle Creek Software Services’ US … – Business Wire (press release)

February 17, 2015

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eagle Creek Software Services, the leading provider of U.S. onshore technology services, is featured in a BBC World News documentary “Our World – Bringing Business Back”. The story magnifies the U.S.’s demand for higher levels of service and quality from offshore outsourcing countries. This worldwide documentary aired on the BBC between February […]

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Reshoring could add £15 billion to UK economy – Supply Management

February 17, 2015

Reshoring some industries could add £15.3 billion to the UK economy and create hundreds and thousands of jobs, according to research. EY’s report Reshoring – Time to seize the opportunity says there is a “once-in-a-generation” chance to add billions to GDP and rebalance the UK’s economy. Looking over a 10-year period to 2025 it estimated […]

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Black Diamond is Here to Stay – Utah Policy

February 16, 2015

Black Diamond Equipment and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced today that Black Diamond will expand their manufacturing operations in Utah, adding up to 160 jobs to the community and producing an expected capital investment of $7.7 million. “We are more than happy to support companies that are working to […]

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Re-shoring presents £1.4bn ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity for the East … – Cambridge Network

February 16, 2015

The report Re-shoring – Time to seize the opportunity, has calculated that re-shoring could contribute £1.4bn in GDP and 27,600 jobs to the East of England economy over a ten year period to 2025, with computers and electronics set to be key sectors for the region. It also revealed that re-shoring could add £15.3bn of […]

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29700 jobs could be created in the South West if manufacturing jobs were ‘re … – South West Business

February 16, 2015

Bringing manufacturing jobs back to the UK could boost the South West economy by £1.5 billion and create 29,700 jobs over 10 years. That’s according to a new report out today from EY, which declares so-called re-shoring industry is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Richard Jones, EY’s senior partner in Bristol, said: “Offshoring in […]

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