787 Grounding Puts Boeing’s Outsourcing in Focus
A US Federal Aviation Administration technical advisor inspects a Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane. Photo: Reuters
January 18, 2013 Boeing’s woes with its new 787, grounded worldwide after a series of incidents, shine…
Small U.S. Manufacturers Give Up on 'Made in China'
David Rocks and Nick Leiber When Sonja Zozula and Jerry Anderson founded LightSaver Technologies in 2009, everyone told them they should make their emergency lights for homeowners in China. After two years of outsourcing…
What The Surge In Manufacturing Means For Skilled Labor
Ryan Galloway
January, 2013
While almost every economic sector in the U.S. is either engaged in a slow slog out of the recession or still floundering outright, two sectors are indicating healthy — and unexpected — growth.
Grinding…
Worker Shortage? Teach Teens Manufacturing Skills
Photograph by Dean Berry/Getty Images
Karen E. Klein During her sophomore year at Kettle Moraine High School in Wales, Wis., about 30 miles outside Milwaukee, Tara Britten ditched class and was in danger of expulsion.…
FDA Reports 500 Dog Deaths From Chicken Jerky Treats
Kara Ogushi
January, 2013
Several varieties of Nestlé Purina and Milo’s Kitchen chicken jerky dog treats are being recalled in the U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now reports that 500 dogs have died after eating…
Wal-Mart 'Jump Start' Is an Admission There Is a Problem
Greg Autry01/17/2013 Wal-Mart, the retail leader in the outsourcing American jobs, has clearly been feeling the pressure of the growing Made in USA movement. Today, the Arkansas based firm announced a "jump start" plan…
Reshoring: American Manufacturers Are Coming Back Home
The Whirlpool water tower is a powerful symbol of the heart of Clyde's economy. Kim GittlesonJanuary, 2013 Visitors to Clyde are greeted with the view of a water tower presiding over the flat landscape, carrying a large Whirlpool logo.…
Offshore Wind: Enormous Potential, Huge Challenges
Peter Kelly-DetwilerContributorJanuary 2013
Photo: Blade Dynamics Last month I visited the Wind Technology Testing Center in Charlestown, MA, just outside of Boston. With me were executives from American…
Walmart to Boost Sourcing of US Made Products: Hiring 100k Veterans
Walmart announced bold commitments to increase domestic sourcing of the products it sells and help veterans find jobs when they come off active duty. Speaking at the National Retail Federation’s annual BIG Show, Walmart U.S. President…
Walmart to Boost US-Made Products
Walmart today announced bold commitments to increase domestic sourcing of the products it sells and help veterans find jobs when they come off active duty. Speaking at the National Retail Federation’s annual BIG Show, Walmart…
