On the LEVICK podcast In House Warrior, James Crean, President & Co-Founder of Crean Inc., discusses how the coronavirus pandemic has shed light on a need for local manufacturing. If Amazon and the pandemic have taught American manufacturers anything, it is that “just-in-time” has major gaps. Cheaper labor in other markets turns out not […]
Impressive Covid-19 Supply Chain Pivots
In Inbound Logistics, James Crean answers their “Good Question” about Covid-19 supply chain pivots: What COVID-19 supply chain pivot impressed you the most? Why? “Forward-thinking manufacturers quickly pivoted business to meet the needs of front-line pandemic workers—producing face shields, masks, and other essential supplies. These unsung heroes deliver a nationwide service that highlights American entrepreneurship, […]
Is China Unstoppable? American Manufacturing Must Compete
In Forbes, James Crean explains why China’s Smart Factory Technology in manufacturing has kept them ahead, and why America needs to keep up. If Trump Measures Success In Stock Market Gains, Then China’s Winning Is China unstoppable? They’re being pitted against Trump in the November election and, oddly, or not, one side really wants them […]
How To Bring Manufacturing Home To The U.S. From China
In Forbes, James Crean provides insight into why American manufacturers must prioritize local supply chains and the implementation of Smart Factory Technology in their manufacturing. By Kenneth Rapoza Success is the best revenge. One of the only ways the U.S. can ‘beat’ China post-coronavirus isn’t in a roaring stock market where most Americans aren’t making […]
Cheaper than China: Smart Factory Technology in American Manufacturing
In Industry Today, James Crean shares how the coronavirus pandemic has provided an opportunity for manufacturers to bring supply chains back to American soil and implement Smart Factory Technology in order to remain competitive. Cheaper than China: The Silver Lining to COVID-19 Suppliers must onshore the manufacturing process to remain competitive with China. Years ago, […]
Three Likely Legacies of Life Post-Coronavirus
Kenneth Rapoza – Senior Contributor at forbes.com You can read the original article here at Forbes: These Three Things Are The Likely Legacies Of Life Post-Coronavirus Aerial view of containers sitting stacked at Yangshan Port on May 12, 2020 in Shangha. It is one of the largest container ports in the world. China will be […]