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Made in America: the reports of its resurrection are greatly exaggerated

28Apr by David Levy

The predictions of a re-shoring trend may be greatly overblown. I commented on this post over on Forbes: “Why Mass Employment in Manufacturing Isn’t Coming Back: It’s The Productivity“. While it’s true that increased labor rates and perceived supply chain risks in China and other “low-cost countries” may prompt some manufacturers to “re-shore” production back …

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Economy, Labor Issues, Manufacturing, outsourcing, Southern China, total value

My Interview with Rensselaer in China – Greater China Business Club

25Mar by David Levy

A group of obviously committed students and alumni from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute run Rensselaer in China | Greater China Business Club. Their interview with me can be read here. Continue reading →

Change Leadership, Economy, Labor Issues, Labor Management, LEAN, Manufacturing, outsourcing, Pearl River Delta, Southern China

If Foxconn sucks, how can they hire so many workers so quickly?

1Feb by David Levy

Just some random thoughts on the latest round of Apple/Foxconn bashing in the media. Earlier this week, Foxconn hired 5000 workers in it’s Shenzhen facility. This during a lobor shortage! I actually run a factory in Dongguan and I can … C… Continue reading →

Economy, Labor Issues, Labor Management, Manufacturing, outsourcing, Pearl River Delta, Southern China