In the aftermath of the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum going into effect in March 2018, we heard and read a lot about some of the largest American OEMs and their business challenges. For example, Ford Motor Company’s claim that the tariffs cost the automaker $1 billion in profits last year. But what’s […]
Tag: maker-to-user
Spend Matters: The Advantages of the Maker-to-User Model
Not long ago, we at MetalMiner published a white paper on the “maker-to-user” movement — that is, the rise in local sourcing here in the U.S. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook The white paper, which makes reference to the agricultural “farm-to-table” movement, investigates some of the benefits […]
Podcast Ep. 5: Reshoring Brought Record Number of Jobs Back to U.S. in 2017 — What Now?
Late last week, a CMO of a B2B mobile technology company published a lightly scathing take on the mainstream media’s characterization of the current “trade war” (a “farce,” according to the headline), by making the case for, among other things, reshoring. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Ostensibly […]
‘Farm-to-Table’ Becomes ‘Maker-to-User’: A Manufacturing Trend
Chances are you’ve probably heard the term “farm-to-table,” the increasingly popular culinary movement that prioritizes local sourcing. Some restaurants even tout their local sourcing on their menus, listing vendors from whom they acquire their foods — whether it’s beef, cheese, beer, or fruits and vegetables, they want you know where the elements on your plate […]
