In U.S., a Cheaper Labor Pool

URLhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240529702043
SourceWall Street Journal
Date Published01/06/2012
Author NameJAMES R. HAGERTY And KATE LINEBAUGH
Mentions specific company case(s) of reshoring, kept from offshoring, or transplantYes

Additional Reshoring Information:

Company/Division name Bridgestone
Type of work Manufacturing
Reshoring category:Transplant
Year reshoring announced:2012
Capital investment ($):1100
Country(ies) from which reshored:Japan
If relevant, work nearshored to:-
Industry(ies):Transportation Equipment
Product(s) reshoredcar tires, radial tires for heavy machinery
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive?Higher productivity, Skilled workforce availability/training, Proximity to market
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