What is coming up for manufacturers in 2017 and beyond? It’s an uncertain world with the stock market fluctuating wildly and people concerned about the direction the economy might take in the coming years.
There are quite a few reasons to be optimistic about the future of manufacturing in the United States. Manufacturers’ economic prospects are looking up, and let’s discuss why that’s the case. (more…)
Did you know that the first Friday of October is Manufacturing Day? Me neither, until recently.
It may not be the most well-known holiday, and it’s certainly not a federal one, but it’s a fun reason to talk about manufacturing. (more…)
Many businesses have cut their growth expectations for 2013, though they are still hopeful they will enjoy at least some growth. When times get tough and you’re uncertain whether revenues will rise or fall from quarter to quarter, it’s important to be flexible and find ways to deal with all of this turmoil. (more…)
It seems like just yesterday that I talked about Utah being named the best place to do business by Forbes. Here we are again to celebrate Utah receiving this honor for the third year in a row! Since Fishbowl is headquartered in this state and doesn’t have any plans for moving, this reflects well on our company’s future. (more…)
Lately there has been a lot of talk about the American economy and specifically American manufacturing. While American manufacturing isn’t what it was in Henry Ford’s time, it is still a diverse and important part of our national economy.
We all hear the stories about how manufacturing jobs are leaving the U.S. in search of cheaper labor, better demand flexibility, and integrated supply chain communities in China and other countries. But what about the factories and jobs that are still here or the ones that are coming to America? In this post, we’ll give a quick rundown of 10 of the coolest products still manufactured right here in the USA. (more…)
A year ago, I asked the question “Is Utah the new California?” I have definitely found the answer: Yes! For two years in a row, Forbes has named Utah the best state in the United States to do business in. In addition, Utah was the only state to be in the top 15 across all of Forbes’ categories: costs, current economic climate, growth prospects, labor supply, quality of life, and regulatory environment. Plus, we have comparatively low unemployment and high job growth. (more…)
Fishbowl recently created the following infographic. It shares some impressive facts and figures about the U.S. manufacturing industry, such as its strong unemployment rate, job growth, productivity, and more. Check it out! (more…)
What’s in store for manufacturing in 2012? Quite a bit! It looks like we can expect even more manufacturing jobs to return the United States as Chinese wages keep rising and the cost of shipping materials to and from China gets more expensive. (more…)
We’re back with the second half of our list of 10 things your company needs to do better. You can read the first half by clicking the link above. Let’s not waste any time and jump right into the rest of the list! (more…)
Many economists thought the manufacturing industry was going to shrink in September for the first time in two years. But manufacturers surprised them by beating expectations and actually increasing production, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index. (more…)
