Walmart is Putting It’s Money Where It’s Mouth Is
Last week we were in Denver, CO for the Walmart US Manufacturing Summit where Walmart…
An overview of the status of American manufacturing – Guest Blog by Tom Bonine
Before considering how to rebalance your global supply chain, first you should take a look…
Reflections on Failure
Failure is hard. Hard to admit, hard to accept and hard to reflect on.. Last…
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Reshoring
Have you ever tried to do too much at one time? Of course you have,…
What Does “Made In The USA” Really Mean To You?
Ever since Starbucks announced it was returning the manufacturing of its retail coffee mugs to…
STEM – Science is Cool Again
Growing up the 3R’s were Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. When looking for an image for…
China – It’s in the Cards
I love it when today’s politics and current events end up in popular television. I…
Building Trust Through Reshoring
Public opinion is a fickle thing. One minute we love a company for exciting new…
How It Started – The State of the Union
As we start the new year by packing away our holiday decorations, unpacking our suitcases from…
Bring Your Shopping Home for the Holidays
Regardless of your religious affiliation (or non affiliation), December in the United States means one…
Manufacturing: Bringing Sexy Back!
Is manufacturing sexy? Was it ever? Can we make it appeal to young Americans? It…
3D Printing – It’s Elementary my dear Watson…
3D Printing – it’s been in the news lately, the mayor of San Francisco recently…
Blue Silk Consulting Goes to Sacramento
As we mentioned in our blog on the 5 things to consider when Reshoring –…
5 things to consider when Reshoring – Political Environment and Public Sentiment
Do you know how your manufacturing can take advantage of federal and local incentives, the…