Domestic vs. offshore manufacturing
Title
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Domestic vs. offshore manufacturing
Summary
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"In an increasingly globalized world, offshore manufacturing is often favored over domestic manufacturing for its ability to meet greater demands for goods that can be manufactured at lower costs, ultimately saving both companies and consumers money. However, a number of concerns also arise when examining offshoring's impact on a domestic and international scale. Some argue that offshoring results in the exploitation of workers from lower-income countries, while others express concern over the potential loss of domestic jobs that can result from it. This volume examines the benefits and drawbacks of domestic and offshore manufacturing through numerous points of contention"--
Other Title
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Domestic versus offshore manufacturing
Year Published
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2020
Series
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Current controversies
Physical Description
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1 volume
Subject
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Offshore assembly industry.
Manufacturing industries.
Added Author
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Cherenfant, Sabine,
Summary
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"In an increasingly globalized world, offshore manufacturing is often favored over domestic manufacturing for its ability to meet greater demands for goods that can be manufactured at lower costs, ultimately saving both companies and consumers money. However, a number of concerns also arise when examining offshoring's impact on a domestic and international scale. Some argue that offshoring results in the exploitation of workers from lower-income countries, while others express concern over the potential loss of domestic jobs that can result from it. This volume examines the benefits and drawbacks of domestic and offshore manufacturing through numerous points of contention"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
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9781534507128
9781534507111
Publisher
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New York : Greenhaven Publishing, 2020.
Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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Edmonton Christian High | 338.4 CHE | Book | 30905000125371 | Non-Fiction |