China is the world’s manufacturing leader, but it is losing its cost advantage for American companies. While there are obstacles to bringing production back the U.S., many countries are beginning to consider it as a favorable option, according to Global Sources. Manufacturing costs may be a reason for American firms to reshore production.  China built […]

It’s not a flood, but some U.S. companies that manufacture overseas are bringing their factories back to the United States. The reasons are not patriotic. Instead, companies are making business decisions after learning the true and full costs of manufacturing far from their main markets, says Harry Moser, founder and president of the Reshoring Initiative, […]

The rationale? The company is expanding into the U.S. market and needs the flexibility to assemble units for speedy delivery across the country, says Jay Parker, Lenovo’s president for North America. But also — and this was crucial — the math added up. While it’s still cheaper to build things in China, those famously low […]

Ready for some football Photo by Kyle Mooty for the Ledger Enterprise High defensive ends coach Marc Sieving puts some of the Wildcats through drills during the first day of spring training on Monday. The Wildcats will have 13 spring practices through May 16, followed by a spring game on Saturday, May 18, against Spain […]