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Infographic: 5 Products Still Made in America
Think about your most recent shopping excursion. Of all the items you brought home that day, were any of them made in America? The likely answer is no. But don’t feel bad about it…you’re not alone.
Americans today are finding it more difficult to purchase American products. While American manufacturing is currently on a slight upward swing, there’s still plenty of manufacturers offshoring their operations to cut costs and boost profits. And that has led many to believe that our country’s manufacturing days are over.
But there are still quite a few companies that make manufacturing at home a top priority. Here are five companies proving that American manufacturing is still possible and ultimately lucrative…
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How the Reshoring Initiative is Spearheading the Reshoring Movement
There’s no question that the American manufacturing industry is in dire need of an overhaul. With more and more companies offshoring their operations, Americans are struggling to find the manufacturing work they so greatly depended on in years past. The economy is feeling it, too. While 8 in 10 American consumers say they would buy American-made products, an Associated Press-GFK poll found that many consumers are more likely to select lower priced imports over higher priced American-made products. Â
How, then, can the United States return to its former glory with the allure of low cost goods always looming over American households and budgets? The answer: Reshoring. Reshoring is the practice of bringing manufacturing operations back to the U.S. from overseas. In doing this, companies save money, reduce lead times, restore American jobs, and give the economy a boost.
Over the last few years, several organizations have forged a movement to encourage companies to consider reshoring. At the forefront of this reshoring movement is Harry Moser, president of the Reshoring Initiative.
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Infographic: 5 Reasons to Reshore Manufacturing Operations
The reshoring movement is gaining momentum. Big companies like Ford, Wal-Mart, General Electric, and Whirlpool are actively investing in reshoring manufacturing jobs. Â And smaller companies are following suit. In fact, The Boston Consulting Group reports a 31% increase in the number of companies actively reshoring production over the last three years. AND…the U.S. has surpassed China and Mexico as the likely destination for new manufacturing.
So, should YOU be reshoring? Here are a few reasons why it might be a good idea:
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Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Manufacturing
If you listen to any conversation or news report related to manufacturing, you’re likely to hear the terms ‘Quality Assurance’ and ‘Quality Control’ tossed around more than a few times. But do you know what these terms really mean and whether there is a difference between the two? If you find yourself admitting that you’re not quite sure, then you’re not alone.
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