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Is U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance About to Run Its Course?

Manufacturing data tend to be a leading indicator for the rest of the economy. The recent weakness is more an indication of future conditions than present ones, meaning the U.S. manufacturing renaissance of the last two years may be about to take an extended breather.

Does Amway's Decision to Build Plant in U.S. Exemplify Renaissance in American Manufacturing?

China has become the biggest market for Amway's nutritional supplements. But three years ago, when the icon of multi-level marketing faced a decision as to whether to build a state-of-the-art supplement plant in China or in the U.S., Amway chose to erect it down the road from its global headquarters in Ada, Michigan. It's typical of a renaissance in U.S. manufacturing.

Rising Export Volumes Spur Inland Port Development Across the U.S.

The growth of U.S. exports, especially to countries such as China, has put a spotlight on the need for strategic inland ports across the United States, according to Jones Lang LaSalle. Inland ports, which traditionally focus on moving and handling imports, are also facilitating the effective movement of goods outside the U.S.

Is "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) Managing You?

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Manufacturer enhances service while reducing fuel and distribution costs

Challenge: This integrated garage door systems manufacturer wrestled with excessive product damage and drivers who weren't invested in maintaining a high level of customer service. To improve their supply chain performance, this customer had to improve distribution and transportation efficiencies while minimizing product damage and enhancing the customer experience.

How Do You Decide Which RFID Strategy to Employ in Your Organization?

The advancement of technology, combined with demand from customers, has continued to fuel interest in radio frequency identification tagging systems. Yet for all the attention paid to RFID, data from APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking in logistics shows a majority of organizations have not adopted an RFID tagging strategy.

Can Chinese Companies Compete on a Global Playing Field?

Considering the astonishing growth of China's economy over the past decade, it should come as no surprise that 73 Chinese companies showed up on this year's Fortune Global 500. That's up from 11 just ten years ago, but given that fact that the nation saw average annual GDP growth of 9.91 percent between 1979 and 2010, and is now the world's second largest economy, one might ask why more Chinese companies aren't on Fortune's list.

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Can Chinese Companies Compete on a Global Playing Field?

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Maine Retailer Boosts Visibility at Point of Sale, Improves Collaboration Among Its Stores

Renys, a regional chain of discount retail stores in Maine, has selected Junction Solutions to implement Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 and help launch its multichannel retail strategy, while automating manual processes and improving visibility and collaboration throughout its store locations.

Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers Project Strong Second Half in 2012

Prime Advantage, a buying consortium for mid-sized manufacturers, announced the findings of its 10th semi-annual Group Outlook Survey, revealing financial projections and top concerns of its member companies for the second half of 2012. The majority of surveyed manufacturers report healthy revenue projections, strong hiring and capital spending plans. However, for a small portion of respondents these plans may see delays due to uncertainty about the results of the federal elections.

The ABCs of Total Landed Cost Modeling

Mike Jones, president of St. Onge Co., explains the value of total landed cost modeling, and how it's affecting decisions to offshore manufacturing activities.

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