Is The Reshoring Of U.S. Manufacturing A Myth?

While it’s true that some companies are bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., just as much new outsourcing is underway, according to new Wharton research.

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While it’s true that some companies are bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., just as much new outsourcing is underway, according to new Wharton research.

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In this Dec. 17 photo, an Amazon robot sends a package down a chute, transporting packages from workers to chutes that are organized by zip code, at an Amazon warehouse facility in Goodyear, AZ. The tech giant is still rolling out new models descended from the Kiva line, including the Pegasus, a squarish vehicle with a conveyor belt on top that can be found working the early-morning shift at a warehouse in the Phoenix suburb of Goodyear.

Warehouse Workers Adapting to Robots

There are growing concerns that keeping up with the pace of the latest warehouse productivity technology is taking a toll on human workers' health, safety and morale.

In this April 9, 2018 file photo a cashier rings up a purchase at a store in Salem, NH.

Businesses Facing New Overtime Rules

The jobs most likely to be affected are shift supervisors or assistant managers at restaurants, retailers and manufacturing companies.

More Mfg Workers Have Degrees

40 percent of manufacturing workers reportedly now possess a college degree, compared to 20 percent in the early 1990s.

Quick Hits: Shakeup in Top 10 Workplaces

Employees are changing their tune on what constitutes a top workplace.

Impact Resistant Glasses

Smith & Wesson Safety Glasses also offer all-day comfort and edgy, contemporary designs.

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Compliance Amid the Rise of OSHA Inspections

You probably won’t know when a compliance and safety officer will come knocking, but you can be prepared.

Detect Motor Faults Using ESA

The ATPOL II is a tool designed for complete Electrical Signature Analysis (ESA) and Power Quality Analysis (PQA).

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Mfg. Capital Spending to Drop 2.1% in 2020

Though capital spending is forecasted to decrease, all 18 of ISM's manufacturing sectors forecast higher 2020 revenues than in 2019.

Warehouse Solutions Increase Worker Productivity

Zebra Technologies has announced a series of new warehouse offerings designed to optimize workflows, maximize productivity in the warehouse and improve employee onboarding.

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Screening Potential Employees: Do’s and Don’ts

With the change in technology, almost immediate access to background data and the proliferation of corporate ethics and compliance programs, the landscape for screening new employees has changed, especially in the last decade or so.

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Incumbent CEOs with New CFOs Earn More

Researchers studied 20+ years of data from S&P 1500 firms and found CEOs took home an average of 10% more compensation when working with a CFO who was hired after them.

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Overcoming the Pricing Dynamics Hindering Growth in MRO Distribution

Taking a closer look at how pricing decisions are made and how customer-specific price agreements are maintained.

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Holidays Bring Phishing Scam Surge Aimed at Small Business

While cybercriminals strike at any time of the year, they’re particularly active during the holiday and income tax filing seasons when computer users expect to see more emails.

OSHA’s 2019 Included Most Inspections in 4 Years

Federal OSHA conducted 33,401 inspections in fiscal 2019 — its most since 2015 — and provided training programs to a record number of employees.