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Why offshoring may be losing its appeal – Globe and Mail

March 6, 2012

Outsourcing is a fact of global business. Every business has suppliers; they can’t do and make everything their business needs by themselves. Not all of these suppliers can be found close to home and, to stay competitive, companies often reach around the globe to places like China, where labour is cheaper. More related to this […]

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Taking American business back home – The Hindu

March 2, 2012

President Barack Obama has unveiled features of a new tax reform plan as part of his campaign for a second presidency, which, if implemented, could impact the developing world. Given the rising debt of the government, the resulting pressure to raise revenues or cut government expenditures and the evidence that the effective taxation of America’s […]

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8th Annual Site Selection Consultants Survey Results – Area Development Online

March 2, 2012

The respondents to our 2011 Consultants Survey say that those using their services run the gamut from small to large in terms of their employment numbers, with mid-size firms (100 to 499 employees) being the primary users (Slideshow, Chart D). Eighty percent of the responding consultants confirm that their clients executive management is involved in […]

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Deere plans $70M expansion in Waterloo to upgrade tractor manufacturing – Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier

March 1, 2012

WATERLOO, Iowa — Deere & Co., already in the midst of a $100 million upgrade of its foundry operation in Waterloo, today announced an additional $70 million investment to expand its Waterloo Works. The news comes just two weeks after Deere announced a seventh-straight earnings record, with a net income of $532.9 million, or $1.30 […]

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International Company Recruiting in Highlands and Islands – Scotland Food and Drink (press release)

March 1, 2012

International business services provider, Arise, is holding a series of recruitment advice sessions in Inverness, Ross-shire and Moray to find local people interested in working from home. Date:  Thu, 01 Mar 2012 Source:  HIE Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has been working closely with the American based company, and its UK client Shop Direct Group, […]

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Corporate Executive Survey Analysis: Media Trend of Onshoring Seems to be a … – Area Development Online

February 28, 2012

The 26th Annual Corporate Survey found the majority of responses coming from the durable goods manufacturing (29 percent) and distribution/logistics and warehousing (22 percent) industries. With this in mind, it should be no surprise that highway accessibility and labor costs topped the list of most important site selection factors. And, as the economy continues to […]

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Bill Would Bring Back Outsourced LI Jobs – Long Island Press

February 28, 2012

Lawmakers and community leaders gathered at D’Addario & Company guitar string manufacturer in Farmingdale on Monday to announce new legislation aimed at bringing back local manufacturing jobs that have been outsourced. The “Bring the Jobs Home Loan Act” will allow the Small Business Administration (SBA) to offer loans to businesses that want to bring production […]

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Silicon Valley Manufacturing and Technology Summit to Address Creating … – EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)

February 28, 2012

SAN RAMON, Calif.–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–Competing globally while manufacturing in California to create good, well-paying jobs will be the main topic of discussion at the Silicon Valley Manufacturing Summit on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The event is presented by The Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence (Manex), www.manexconsulting.com, University of California […]

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As I see it – Mmegi Online

February 28, 2012

Sports people shake hands with opponents after a matchc- whether it be tennis, football or any sports encounter.Politicians, true politicians say, “People have spoken” and congratulate their political opponents for their victory after general elections. Only a bad loser slinks away with a sullen face, muttering grumbles. For this reason I congratulate the BDP for […]

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Industrial Srategy: Next Steps – IPPR, London – eGov monitor

February 28, 2012

Story tools Print this article Email to a friend Your feedback At this difficult stage of the recovery, it must now be clear to everyone that Britain needs to build a different kind of economy. We need one that benefits from the growth of Asia, rather than finds it a threat. One that is led […]

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