Automation allows manufacturer to leave China for U.S. production

URLhttp://www.cbsnews.com/news/automation-allows-manu
SourceCBS News
Date Published01/24/2017
Author NameMARK STRASSMANN
Mentions specific company case(s) of reshoring, kept from offshoring, or transplantYes

Additional Reshoring Information:

Company/Division name Bicycle Corporation of America
Type of work Manufacturing
Reshoring category:Reshoring
Total number of jobs (added or to be added):140
Year reshoring announced:2017
Year reshoring implemented or to be implemented:2017
Domestically, the work will be done:In-house
Capital investment ($):6
Country(ies) from which reshored:China
City reshored to:Manning
State(s) reshored to:SC
If relevant, work nearshored to:-
Industry(ies):Transportation Equipment
Product(s) reshoredbicycles
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive?Automation/technology, Walmart not mentioned in article but carrying bike
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