We started working on Reshoring not just because it's the right thing to do but because we didn't see a future:a future for not only our grandchildren but also our country. It's hard to imagine a prosperous future if most…
It’s no longer a secret that I’m making great strides in bringing manufacturing and production back to our shores. A few years ago, my colleagues in the bicycle industry laughed at the notion that it would be possible for me…
Last week we were in Denver, CO for the Walmart US Manufacturing Summit where Walmart recommitted to investing in American-made products. The two-day event started with the Mayor of Denver welcoming us and then stating his case on why Denver…
The question we should ask first is: “Did our love for better, cheaper and faster put us in this situation?” Of course it did! Who wouldn't want the same product but cheaper and in one convenient location? And because Americans…
An overview of the status of American manufacturing Before considering how to rebalance your global supply chain, first you should take a look at the changing landscape of manufacturing. Rising costs in China and shifting global economic forces are pressuring…
Failure is hard. Hard to admit, hard to accept and hard to reflect on.. Last month we discussed how to avoid the pitfalls of reshoring. We used "pitfalls" as a kind way to say "How Not to Fail" but really…
Have you ever tried to do too much at one time? Of course you have, we all have. In most cases it works out with very little fallout. In some cases though, time and money can be lost. Years ago…
Ever since Starbucks announced it was returning the manufacturing of its retail coffee mugs to the U.S.A., Rosemary and I have been checking for them. Every time we are in a Starbucks we turn the mugs over to see where…
Growing up the 3R's were Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. When looking for an image for this blog I realized that the current 3R's are Recycle, Reuse and Reduce. Those make more sense than original but for sake of this discussion…
I love it when today's politics and current events end up in popular television. I recently finished the second season of Netflix's House of Cards and my ears always perked up when I heard them mention China. We emphasize Reshoring…