By Ralph Biedermann, Managing Director of Mexico Consulting Associates Looking back at the fifty-year history of the industry which started with many names and eventually settled on “maquiladora,” it has had a similar track to a “product life cycle”. The…
Florida – The Future is Here
In today’s business environment, companies have to continually evolve to stay relevant. Leaders have to keep one eye on the future and another on the present. They need a workforce that is smart, motivated and eager to make a difference.…
Utah: Manufacturing on the Rise
Time for a history lesson: the longest, continuously operating company in Utah is Logan-based Central Milling, which has produced high-quality flour for professional and home bakers since 1867. The company employs 110 Utahns and distributes to Whole Foods and Costcos…
Seven Major Trends Influencing the Logistics Industry in the Future
By Kevin Hill, Online Marketing Manager at Quality Scales Unlimited Globalization Emerging, mature and international markets are now part of the growth strategy of a vast number of companies. It is now the standard to go ‘international,’ and logistic solution…
The Future and Financial Incentives for Green Development
By Courtni Wisenbaker-Scheel We can all agree that the face of environmental protection and green development has changed dramatically over the past decade. What once used to be a small faction of the population is now a booming voice…
Medical Device Manufacturing: Current Trends and Existing Opportunities
By Pete Mohan, Site Selection Consultant, Wadley Donovan Gutshaw Consulting Introduction Medical device manufacturing is a dynamic industry, holding the attention of nearly every economic development agency in the country. However, with only about 300,000 employed in the industry nationwide,…