Supply Chain
New Study Says U.S. Trade Deficit with China Underestimated
A study of “Value-Added Trade” shows our trade deficit greater than suggested.
Read MoreAn In the Field Perspective on Made in China
An operations manager for a multi-national manufacturer in Guangzhou China, for which he is closing in on five years and the end of his contract reflects on his view changed of China.
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China and Japan Not Cited for Currency Manipulation by Treasury Dept.
Last month I blogged about how the signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership could impact U.S. economy. Last week, the U.S. Treasury Department released its semiannual report, which did not cite China or Japan for currency manipulation.
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Mazak to Highlight Job Shop Automation at Midwest Event
Attendees will discover benefits of automation within the 3-4-5 Productivity Solution.
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Reshoring Efforts Conquer Time-to-Market Crunch
Challenges in time compression, complexity, communication and cost force project back to the States.
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First the President--Now Reshoring Recognition!
On the heels of hosting a POTUS at an event I attended last month, The Rodon Group has been recognized by a leading Internet Marketing Software company—HubSpot—for its “Cheaper than China” marketing campaign.
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Disappointment as U.S. Treasury Dept Fails to Cite China as Currency Manipulator
I was disappointed to learn of this tough ruling on one of the most important issues our industry faces. Both the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) and the National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA) have expressed disappointment at the failure of the U.S. Treasury Department to cite China as an illegal currency manipulator.
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Purchasing Considerations for Standard Slide Assemblies
Mold manufacturers must consider several factors when evaluating standard components—quality, cost, design benefits and features, and their effects on the finished tool.
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Reshoring Initiative Celebrates Anniversary and Key Accomplishments
The Reshoring Initiative celebrated its first year of incorporation on Sept. 17, as well as the achievement of significant national attention and support of its efforts to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States. The number of companies and organizations that support its mission has more than doubled in the past 18 months.
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It Takes a Team Effort
It’s time to customize the TCO Estimator for molds, and it involves you!
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