Monday, August 30, 2010

New Advantages of Local Manufacturers



"A lot of businesses are trapped in the allure of offshoring, but my experience has been that there are more to the costs than what you are quoted," said Kevin Bailey, one of Bailey International's owners. "I think so often we are quoted cheap prices overseas and we don't realize there are hidden costs." The cost savings in countries like India and China have been shrinking because labor and transportation expenses there are on the increase. But there are other costs as well... Read on in The Seattle Times.

Seattle: Theo Chocolate Factory Tour
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