Reshoring means to reintroduce manufacturing production to a place that it has previously been removed from. As we saw decades ago, there was a mad dash for American manufacturing companies to head east in order to try to take advantage of low foreign wages and cheap raw materials. However, that number has begun to slow, and at times even produce a net surplus of manufacturers heading back to the US.
A friend of ours had some car trouble and purchased a part online, using overseas production, for a quarter of the price. Thinking he had scored a deal, he had his mechanic install it only to have it fail a…
The International Trade Commission (ITC) declared on Friday, that solar panels imported from China are hurting U.S. Manufacturers – not really a surprise to anyone. But this decision on overseas production may have overall devastating effects on the U.S. solar…
Before a manufacturer labels a product “Made in USA” or “Assembled in USA,” it is important to be sure the product meets federal and state regulations for labeling. Unfortunately, the regulations can be vague, complicated and subject to interpretation. The…
While doing a customer project for the Reshoring Institute, I researched the US Contract Manufacturing market, specifically in the industries of bicycles, motorcycles, metal product producers, plastic injection molding producers and dollies and carts manufacturers. I found that many of…
Economic patriotism In this world we live in, it is incredibly easy to find yourself, as a consumer, completely lost in a sea of labels. From our food to our clothes to our vehicles, labels are everywhere. How many of us…
As a student researcher at the Reshoring Institute, I am researching Chinese solar companies and their potential for manufacturing in the U.S. Through my research, I found that U.S. import tariffs target Asian manufacturers for unfair competition and impose extra…
It's that time again - the Holiday season! I personally hate fighting holiday traffic and other shoppers so I do my shopping throughout the year while traveling and online. When I travel, I prefer to buy unique gifts that are…
It was the last week of October and the Reshoring Institute team was in Chicago for The ASSEMBLY Show. The Cubs were on their way to be World Series champs for the first time in over 100 years, we were…
National Manufacturing Day also known as MFG Day, is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. It allows manufacturers in the U.S. the opportunity to dispel the common misconceptions about manufacturing. It also provides the opportunity for…
On Tuesday, June 28th, Walmart held its 4th annual U.S. Manufacturing Supplier Summit at their headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. The primary focus of the event was again to bring together US suppliers, industry experts, and of course the large…
Today at Walmart's Manufacturing Supplier Summit, Walmart said YES to over 800 new suppliers. New products will be listed on Walmart.com as part of their initiative to bring manufacturing back to the US and Investing in American Jobs. www.walmart.com/madeinusa. Like buying…
SupplyChainBrain.com Disputes with suppliers can be costly. Now there's a guide to avoiding them - and defending against them when they do occur.
As the two best teams in the NFL get ready to square off in the biggest game of the year, grocery stores stock up for food, drinks and party favors. “According to ICSC’s latest consumer survey more than 190 million…
From the giants of industry to SMEs spurring innovation and driving competition, manufacturers know returning operations to US shores from overseas factories will revitalize our economy. But exactly how does an enterprise of any size plan and execute their return?
It’s prom and California has to watch Toyota dance with Texas all night. Toyota isn’t the first manufacturer to dump California. Tesla’s shiny new “Gigafactory” in Nevada is another example. With manufacturers ditching California like it’s a bad habit, a…
IT Reshoring Helps Companies Regain Control and Flexibility Driven by promises of dramatically lower operational costs and reduced capital outlay, many companies sent their Information Technology work off shore as part of vendor provided outsourcing agreements. Most of these…
During my internship, I had the opportunity to speak with Ronald Garnett, the President and CEO of Council for Supplier Diversity, and learned about the Council and its impacts on suppliers, buyers and communities. The Council uses Supplier Diversity…
This week’s guest blog is from John Benadum who has the perfect solution for companies looking for machining services and machine shops that have machining time available. Through https://www.allamericanopenmachinetime.com/ John and Gina Benadum are helping connect buyers with suppliers. Most small…
The Intersection of Manufacturing and Politics in the 2016 Elections We’ve all heard speeches about great things that will be achieved by incoming candidates running for office. They promise the creation of new jobs and the rebuilding of the economy…
I spent the day at the Walmart headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. While it was pouring outside, the Reshoring Institute plus 2000 suppliers and state representatives participated in the 2015 US Manufacturing Summit and Supplier Academy. The academy was a series of…