“Made in the USA” marketing makes smart business sense. U.S. manufacturers are discovering that home-grown production has increasing financial benefits, especially compared to China, whose competitiveness has dimmed significantly. However, the marketing value of “Made in the USA” could well be even greater. Read more
The Power of Manufacturers Using ‘Made in USA’ in Marketing
American Made, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Production“Made in the USA” marketing makes smart business sense. U.S. manufacturers are discovering that home-grown production has increasing financial benefits, especially compared to China, whose competitiveness has dimmed significantly. However, the marketing value of “Made in the USA” could well be even greater. Read more
Closing Loopholes in Buy American Act Could Create up to 100,000 U.S. Jobs
American Made, Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Government, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, SourcingBy closing loopholes in the Buy American Act, the 21st Century Buy American Act will increase demand for U.S. manufactured goods and create at least 60,000 to 100,000 U.S. jobs. Read more
Georgia Launches Apprenticeship Program to Tackle Skills Gap
Education, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Skills GapGeorgia launched an apprenticeship program as a new tactic to combat a persistent problem. Even as the state struggles with a stubborn jobless rate, there’s a growing demand for highly skilled workers that remains unmet. Read more
Sofidel, Italian Paper Manufacturer Announces Multiple US Investments
Consumer Products, Jobs, MANUFACTURERS, Manufacturing, ProductionThe Sofidel Group, a major paper manufacturer for sanitary and household use, announced on Nov. 5. 5 that it has made three investments across the U.S. Read more
Good Jobs Aren’t Coming Back
Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Outsourcing, Production, ReshoringSPRING HILL, Tenn.—The hulking General Motors factory in this town south of Nashville undermines the complaints by politicians left and right that America doesn’t make things anymore. Read more
Manufacturer’s Made in USA Definition Costs Big Bucks
Made in USA, MANUFACTURERS, ManufacturingAs companies “tiptoe” back to the United States from overseas, the “Made in USA” label should grow more common. However, ambiguous rules are costing some manufacturers hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalties and legal fees. So what’s the problem? The coveted “Made in USA” does not always mean the same thing to companies as to the Federal Trade Commission. Read more
Under Armour Planning to Make Local for Local
ApparelIs Under Armour Made in the USA a possibility? Apparently, yes! Read more
Halloween Makeup From China May Contain Lead, Other Toxic Chemicals
Consumer ProductsAs Halloween approaches, parents can’t help but buy costumes and crafts to make the event special for their children. Putting makeup is a popular choice for completing the entire Halloween getup, but now parents are warned to take extra caution in buying cosmetic products for kids. Read more
ACE Metal Crafts Surpasses Outsourcing Stigma
Automotive, Innovation, Jobs, Manufacturing, Production, Small Business, Sustainability, TechnologyWhen one is presented with change, many begin to feel a sense of insecurity. When a company decides to invoke change, that precise sensation can be overwhelming for its employees. This apprehension rippled through ACE Metal Crafts (ACE) when its executives partnered with Toyota to enhance the company’s lead time and production methods. Read more
Chinese Textile Manufacturers Found Cheap New Place for Outsourcing
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