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Monday, September 24, 2012

As explained in a previous Boston Consulting Group report, when the many risks and hidden costs of managing extended global supply chains are taken into account, it will be just as economical to manufacture many products in the U.S. if those goods are sold in the U.S.
Posted on 09/24 at 08:27 AM
NewsManufacturingExportsNear-sourcingBoston Consulting GroupPermalink


Monday, March 12, 2012

When the price per gallon of diesel was closer to $5 per gallon and oil barrel prices were nearly touching $150 during the summer of 2008, much was made about the possibility of North American shippers moving manufacturing operations closer to home, also known as nearshoring.
Posted on 03/12 at 01:08 PM
NewsGlobal LogisticsLogisticsNear-sourcingPermalink


Monday, November 29, 2010

Since issuing its study last summer, Global consultancy IDC Manufacturing Insights contends that U.S. manufacturers are continuing their flight from low-wage outsourcing.
Posted on 11/29 at 11:05 AM
NewsIDC Manufacturing InsightsNear-sourcingSimon EllisPermalink


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