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To: cripplecreek
Not so crazy, China's wages are going up, they are already having to outsource to cheaper countries, and automation removes or equalizes a lot of the labor and capital costs. Detroit real estate is a lot cheaper than Tokyo or Beijing as well.

But note that 20 years ago we were assured that the low level facotry jobs would be leaving and we would keep the engineering jobs. Now it is the engineering jobs which are leaving, but the low level factory jobs coming back.

9 posted on 01/17/2012 6:04:38 PM PST by Vince Ferrer
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To: Vince Ferrer

They’re going to specialize in 46 inch and larger screens. They’re starting with parts made in China but intend to build an supply network here in the states. They do mention rising costs to manufacture and transport from China.

http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20120117/FREE/120119906/minnesota-company-plans-to-make-tvs-in-canton-township

Its important to note that Michigan will likely go right to work if Indiana does so we’re pushing on Indiana hard.


15 posted on 01/17/2012 6:11:13 PM PST by cripplecreek (Stand with courage or shut up and do as you're told.)
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To: Vince Ferrer

Not surprised at all. The US has lots of real estate, an educated population, low operating costs, etc. You name it.

The problem as always has been the unions that priced labor out of competition rage.

It also has massive infrastructure advantages, and is closer to the demand, etc.

As for the engineering jobs, I wouldn’t worry about those either. What is China going do when they have a 300 million shortfall in workers? Watch labor costs skyrocket.


18 posted on 01/17/2012 6:32:00 PM PST by BenKenobi
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