More than two years have passed since we introduced our U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance theme. At that time, we detailed initial signs of a pick-up in domestic manufacturing driven by both a return of formerly outsourced production and an expansion in goods for export. This trend was being driven by a number of factors, although headwinds …
Manufacturing in the U.S. is starting to make a comeback, and is poised for even bigger gains in the years ahead. That, at least, is the way the optimists see it. Driven partly by more competitive labor and energy costs and companies’ desire to produce goods closer to their customers, the number of factory jobs …
If newly-minted MBAs want a good shot at quick employment and salary jumps, they may want to turn their aspirations toward factory floors and away from trading floors. A survey of more than 3,000 graduate business students around the world, released Wednesday by the Graduate Management Admission Council, shows that grads seeking jobs in the …
Just getting started with a new hardware product? Planning to scale into production? Successful new product development (NPD) and introduction (NPI) involve the art of balancing schedules, resources, and costs to enable products that launch on-time, scale smoothly, and with desired performance at the right cost. We have assembled an panel of experts to answer …
U.S. manufacturing is at a major turning point. The quality and cost battles we waged to counter 1980s “Japan Inc.” are mostly behind us. The China offshoring paradigm is “equalizing” itself out: they are finding that success has its own inevitable costs. To continue readying this article, please click here. Tags:Domestic Manufacturing, Offshoring
If you ever wondered about a manufacturing model that works, look no further. The following article about the economic case of reshoring explains the Sonic Manufacturing model perfectly. Tags: Manufacturing, Reshoring
Contract manufacturers are playing a big role in bringing innovative new products to market in The Silicon Valley area of Northern California which has long been known as a breeding ground for technological innovation and new product development. Many different types of high-tech OEMs comprise the Silicon Valley, including makers of medical devices, green technology …
IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries has released the winter 2010 edition of Electronics Industries Market Data Update which offers proof of a continuing economic recovery. The IPC Index of North American Electronics Industry Performance rose dramatically from -18.3 in the third quarter of 2009 to -5.5 in the fourth quarter. The Index is a …
Finding the right partner with the right offering is vital to a company’s success. This is a an insightful synopsis on what we see in our business every day. Executives in the EMS industry today are finding their roles changing from a pure sales person or a marketing person to more of a consultant to …
Manufacturing accounts for over $2 trillion of the current GDP. 9% of the workforce is currently in the industry, and the market is growing. These high numbers indicate everyone should keep an eye on manufacturing trends. The environment is changing quickly, and those who remain at the forefront will enjoy exciting developments this year and …