Onshoring of Electronics Manufacturing: $2.5 Billion in 3 Years – Appliance Magazine

August 16, 2012

Onshoring of Electronics Manufacturing: $2.5 Billion in 3 Years Aug 16, 2012 Electronics manufacturing operations with a value of at least $2.5 billion are expected to come to North America in the next three years, according to a new study from IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries. The study indicates that on-shoring – actions by […]

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Manufacturers seek sources closer to home – The Star

August 16, 2012

By Bob Rae Business Editor                                                                    Published on Thursday 16 August 2012 09:08 Manufacturers are increasingly bringing production back in house or looking for local suppliers as they seek more secure sources of supply. According to a new survey by the manufacturers’ organisation, the EEF, the recession and recent natural disasters have made UK firms increasingly […]

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Export growth more than luck – StarPhoenix

August 16, 2012

Although luck stood by its shoulder, it takes more than that for Saskatchewan to overtake British Columbia as Canada’s fourth-largest exporter. It would be fair to attribute to good fortune Saskatchewan’s current state of agriculture. A widespread drought across North America and the competition between food and fuel industries for the decreased corn crop, coupled […]

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Replace business income tax with consumption levy – San Antonio Express

August 15, 2012

The latest economic news reflects a national economy stuck in neutral. The official national unemployment rate for June is at 8.2 percent, and that doesn’t take into account those individuals who have stopped looking for work. Combine that with recent data from the U.S. Department of Commerce showing “an annual growth rate of just 1.5 […]

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Aldila Reports Second Quarter 2012 Financial Results – Stockhouse

August 14, 2012

POWAY, CA — (Marketwire) — 08/14/12 — ALDILA, INC. (OTCQX: ALDA) (PINKSHEETS: ALDA) announced today consolidated net sales and earnings for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012. “Over the last twelve months we have actively been reducing our production levels in our China factory and moving production to our lower cost […]

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Companies Shifting Supply Chains in Response to Global Uncertainty – Proformative

August 14, 2012

More companies are bringing production back in-house due to the increasing volatility in global supply chains. A survey by manufacturers’ organization EEF found that 40 percent of companies have shifted manufacturing in-house in recent years. The recession has caused a number of problems in securing necessary materials, as 82 percent of surveyed firms noted that […]

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Working From Home: The Virtual Choice For Military Families – BlogHer (blog)

August 13, 2012

We’ve all seen the stories lately about the job opportunities, or lack thereof, for our military veterans. Many are returning home after multiple tours of duty only to find a job market that is stagnant. While successful initiatives like Mrs. Obama’s “Joining Forces” have been put in place to assist both military families and veterans […]

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Manufacturing Sets Gloomy Outlook For UK – Sky News

August 13, 2012

Business confidence has dropped to the lowest point this year, falling for the fifth consecutive month.  According to a new business trends report by accountants BDO LLP, economic prospects in the UK continue to look gloomy as confidence in manufacturing and services sectors fluctuates. Measuring business performance, BDO’s optimism index has hit a seven-month low […]

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Onshoring supply work set to boost Midland manufacturing – EEF – The Business Desk (registration)

August 13, 2012

ONSHORING supply contracts is set to boost Midland manufacturers as big companies look to insulate themselves from global crises, a new study suggests.The study, compiled by the EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, claims increasing numbers of Midlands manufacturers are bringing production back in-house and increasing their hunt for local supply capability in response to disruptions caused […]

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Manufacturing in America – Huffington Post

August 13, 2012

The U.S. is at the start of a manufacturing renaissance that will generate two to three million jobs and provide $100 billion of added economic growth over this decade. This renaissance is being sparked by a trend that is both remarkable and rational. What’s remarkable is that manufacturers are starting to bring back jobs to […]

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