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The latest One reason the supply chain is broken: online shopping
C-NET has been doing a great series on what it means, and what it takes, to be made in America. The answer is not as straightforward as it might seem. With the pandemic and chaos in America’s supply chains, many…
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More than 10,000 John Deere workers go on strike
More than 10,000 UAW members working for John Deere went on strike last Thursday after overwhelmingly voting down a proposed deal between union leaders and the company. A 10,000-worker strike is a big deal in the U.S., but the John…
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California’s Garment Worker Bill Will Fuel The ‘Made In USA’ Comeback. Here’s Why
According to Forbes, the key to a healthy economic resurgence is not paying people sweatshop wages. In fact, good wages and strong labor laws, like California’s Senate Bill 62, the Garment Worker Protection Act, which is currently on Governor Gavin…
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Manufacturers across Ohio have a message: “Creators Wanted”
The Columbus Dispatch reports that there are lots of manufacturing jobs available in the state, and they are encouraging people to get working. Hundreds of companies, including major household brands and small, family-owned enterprises, are looking for talented Ohioans of…
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A “Perfect Storm” of supply chain issues is upon us, impacting businesses of all sizes
Yahoo News reports that supply chain issues are impacting all sized businesses and it will certainly disrupt the holiday shopping season. We recommend you start your holiday shopping now to make sure your gifts get here in time, otherwise your…
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The workers who keep global supply chains moving are warning of a ‘system collapse’
CNN shares a rather alarming article that the people who keep our supply chains moving are warning of a collapse. In an open letter Wednesday to heads of state attending the United Nations General Assembly, the International Chamber of Shipping…
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Reshoring Poised To Surge 38% To Record High
The Reshoring Initiative recently published a report predicting that reshoring and foreign direct investment (FDI) job announcements for 2021 are projected to be 38% above an excellent 2020. This will be, by far, the highest yearly number recorded to date.…
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NY Times: Shutdowns at Vietnamese Suppliers Threatens Promotional Products Industry
Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on the promotional products industry and the problem won’t automatically resolve itself. The New York Times reports that factories in Vietnam, a major apparel and footwear supplier to the US, have closed or operate at reduced…
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Coffee made in the USA? It’s happening
Reuters highlights a story where a farmer in California started growing 20,000 coffee trees. Only two other US states grow coffee — southern Florida and Hawaii, due to their tropical climate. However, thanks to climate change, a city 60 miles…
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Biden’s Plan to Rebuild U.S. Supply Chains, COVID-19 Pandemic Accelerates Reshoring
In February 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to “create more resilient and secure supply chains for critical and essential goods,” addressing weaknesses exposed by the pandemic, including a lack of personal protective equipment manufacturing. This left hospitals…
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