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Nebraska manufacturers make dramatic comeback
David Gura Jan 31, 2012
How employees at one Nebraska manufacturer pulled together to survive recession, and now the future seems brighter than ever.
Apple's China supply chain exposed
Kai Ryssdal Mar 16, 2012
The New York Times' Charles Duhigg discusses the harsh working conditions at Apple's manufacturers in China, and what can be done to enact change.
Can we bring manufacturing back from overseas?
Adriene Hill Jan 25, 2012
In his State of the Union speech last night, President Obama said he hopes to bring manufacturing jobs back to the country from overseas. But with countries like Apple firmly planted in factories abroad, will that ever happen?
Long-term manufacturing decline hard to reverse
Josh Brown Jan 25, 2012
President Obama announced that he hoped to start bringing manufacturing jobs back to our shores. But we might never again reach the peak of the 1940's.
Memo from the president: Step up manufacturing
Heidi N. Moore Jan 26, 2012
In his State of the Union address, President Obama drove home the point that manufacturing is going to get us out of the economic hole the banks dug for us.
Cowboy boots, made in Mexico (by the Chinese)
Stan Alcorn Jan 17, 2012
Chinese companies buying up factories in Mexico: one example of how skilled manufacturing is changing.
Greater skills expected for manufacturing jobs
Niala Boodhoo Jan 3, 2012
The manufacturing industry is hiring again, but companies are looking for workers with skills in mechanical and electrical engineering.
Manufacturing one bright spot for 2012 economy
Juli Niemann Jan 3, 2012
Manufacturing, both in the U.S. and abroad, could be the strongest growth sector for the economy in 2012.
U.S. manufacturing expands
David Brancaccio Jan 3, 2012
According to the Institute for Supply Management, in December a key indicator of manufacturing health was at a six-month high.
Double-digit unemployment? These firms can't find workers
Arezou Rezvani Dec 23, 2011
In Los Angeles, clothing makers are trying to ride a growth wave, if only they could find people to hire
