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The 5 Benefits of Virtual Reality in Manufacturing

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In February 2016, Good Morning America brought virtual reality experiences to the masses as everyone went with “GMA on Safari,” reports Fortune magazine (video below). Ford has already taken steps to use virtual reality in manufacturing, reports Forbes magazine. What Are the Hindrances to Use of Virtual Reality in Manufacturing?

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

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Magazine article) as a goliath looking to take on the entrenched "David" shipping industry. Early examples of intermodal containers include railroads from 1830s (various sized containers), and Pennsylvania Railroad regular container service (1929). Example of the massive decrease in dock workers as a result of containerisation.

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Fashion Transparency: China to Germany

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For more than 40 years, he has been regarded as a pioneer of German-Chinese economic relations and sustainable production in China: As early as 2001, the Zhejiang Province awarded him the “Golden Magnolia Prize” for the “most socially responsible factory.” Employees have a clear preference, and so does Geuting.

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How will the tariff war with China affect U.S. container ports?

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In the example above, it is assumed that the full cost of the tariff is passed on to the retail consumer. It’s certainly possible that the trade war will prove to be a successful strategy that leads to improved relations and an acceleration in real GDP growth. But as the Moog Music example demonstrates, casualties are already mounting.

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How Manufacturing in the US Continues to Grow Despite Fears Over Higher Costs, Lower Percentage of GDP & Election-Year Woes

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The first recovery was from 2001 to 2007, but it was halted with the Great Recession of 2008. Now, some evidence does suggest a slight slowdown in specific manufacturing sectors, such as the auto industry, explains Joel Kotkin of Forbes magazine. Since 1991, the U.S. which could help with reshoring efforts as well.

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A post-TPP America

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administration apparently still settling its strategy for economically engaging other nations? Officials from the 11 member governments of the sans-U.S. Amid this two-theater backdrop, where does potential U.S. involvement in TPP stand? producers’ ability to sell at home and not providing an adequate means for U.S.