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The Changing Face of Manufacturing: How US Manufacturers are Looking Homeward

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In July 2007, the price of natural gas rose to an astronomical $14 per MMBtu. Of course, not all manufacturers will return home since poorer countries will continue to have lower labor costs. At the same time, oil prices are not expected to fall so low as to cause a complete collapse of the investment in US oilfields. in 2015, 3.9%

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The Holidays and The Logistics Crunch: It’s all about the Planning & a Fun Comparison of Logistics & A Successful Turkey Day!

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To pull off logistics effectively, it takes a lot of expert planning, assembling the right mix of people, communication, working together, and of course, if something goes wrong, contingency planning. This year, more Americans will give thanks for the opportunity to travel to friends and family than any year since 2007,” Doney said.

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4 Important Benefits of a Sustainable Reverse Logistics Strategy

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In fact, the EPA asserts that up to 40% of “tossed” computers were recycled in 2013, which has risen significantly from a startling 18% in 2007. Throughout the course of business, business owners will need to create a sustainable plan for dealing with end-of-life equipment, recalls, remanufacturing, or equipment failures.