
Why the ‘Made in China’ Model is Weakening
Why the 'Made in China' Model is Weakening
China—a low-cost maker of goods—is falling behind in the global manufacturing race as rising wages and energy costs put pressure on the Asian country, synonymous with making super cheap stuff.
China…

With Exports Rising, US Cities Expand Their Global Footprint
It's well-known American jobs have been lost to overseas competition. While work on U.S. manufacturing floors has declined, overseas markets have developed a growing appetite for American-made goods—from chemicals and wood products, to…

Made in USA Fuels New Manufacturing Hubs in Apparel
New York City, including Manhattan's historic Garment District, is commonly known as a fashion capital of the world. But glimmers of new and revived apparel hubs are emerging in smaller cities, fueled by rising production costs overseas…

Documentary: Made by China in… America?
Documentary: Made by China in America? directed by Miao Wang about Chinese firms bringing manufacturing to the U.S. It is part of Morgan Spurlock's "We the Economy" series (www.wetheeconomy.com).
When I was a baby, my mom waited in line…

WeatherTech Fleshes Out Made-In-USA Message During Super Bowl
WeatherTech aired its second consecutive Super Bowl advertisement Sunday, picking up on the same made-in-America theme that the company hatched in its first Big Game ad a year ago.
“There’s something happening right here in this…

New Balance, Saucony Vying For Soles of Military Recruits
Nearly every piece of gear that military recruits get when they show up for training is made here in the United States — but not their running shoes.
That is about to change, under a policy shift that could have big repercussions in New England.
After…

Military Bids Could Spur More Made in USA Shoes
What will the ramifications of all-American shoes manufacturing be here in Massachusetts?
Tony Post has a good idea what the answer would be.
Post, former chief executive of Vibram USA, launched Newton-based Topo Athletic in late 2012…

The U.S. Medical Device Industry
The United States remains the largest medical device market in the world with a market size of around $110 billion, and it is expected to reach $133 billion by 2016. The U.S. market value represented about 38 percent of the global medical…

Check Out New Balance’s Latest ‘Made in the USA’ Sneaker Collections
A "Made in USA" label is becoming a more actively coveted item. But local footwear brand New Balance has long been crafting a number of their sneakers domestically.
New Balance, the Brighton-headquartered sneaker company, frequently releases…

The Case for ‘Made in America’
It's about pride in what we do, not about protectionism. BY MARK DWIGHT
The Case for 'Made in America'
I proudly add the "Made in USA" label to every product I manufacture in my San Francisco factory. Making bags in this country is fundamentally…