27
Sep
2016
Key Considerations for U.S. Manufacturing
Posted On September 27, 2016  By Marie Ruff  And has 1 Comment

U.S. manufacturing has been declining for many years – both as a share of GDP and as a share of total employment – yet the value add per worker has increased over time. In spite of its overall decline, manufacturing remains a critical driver of the […]

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31
May
2016
Flexibility, Reliability, Sustainability: Advantages of Near-Shoring
Posted On May 31, 2016  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 4 Comments

Near-shoring for the U.S. – or bringing outsourced personnel and services to a country closer to the product’s primary customer base – is a natural fit for the country’s greatest ally: Canada. With centuries of friendly relations and a unique bilateral relationship, the U.S. and Canada […]

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27
Apr
2016
Near-shoring for Cost, Logistics Considerations
Posted On April 27, 2016  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 2 Comments

Surging labor prices in China and soaring transportation costs have resulted in manufacturers repositioning facilities in countries closer to their primary markets. Among the biggest winners of near-shoring is Mexico, thanks to the country’s proximity to the U.S., competitive land prices and lower costs all around. […]

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