URL | http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240529702043 |
Source | Wall Street Journal |
Date Published | 01/06/2012 |
Author Name | JAMES R. HAGERTY And KATE LINEBAUGH |
Mentions specific company case(s) of reshoring, kept from offshoring, or transplant | Yes |
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) reshored | car tires, radial tires for heavy machinery |
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive? | Higher productivity, Skilled workforce availability/training, Proximity to market |