Articles in Manufacturing, U.S. Economy and Self Improvement

Lessons Learned From Losing a Million Dollars

by Clint Evans and Joshua B. Lee on October 19, 2015

After blowing through my first $1 million, I developed methods to make and keep my next seven figures.... Read full article

9 Habits of Profoundly Influential People

by Dr. Travis Bradberry on October 14, 2015

Influential people have a profound impact on everyone they encounter. Yet, they achieve this only because they exert so much influence inside, on themselves.... Read full article

12 Daily Habits of Exceptionally Successful People

by By Bill Murphy Jr. on October 12, 2015

They understand what success really means--and that's why they practice these simple habits every day.... Read full article

Why a big slump in South Korea’s exports matters

by The Economist on October 11, 2015

NEW trade figures from South Korea on September 1st surprised even the gloomiest of economic forecasters. The country’s exports shrank by the largest annual amount in six years, down 14.7% last month from a year earlier to under $40 billion, accordin... Read full article

The woman who broke into the BBQ 'boys club'

by Patrick Gillespie on October 09, 2015

American BBQ is a booming business, but you don't find many women behind the pit. Enter Melissa Cookston.... Read full article

Neiman Marcus laid off 500 employees, or 3 percent of its workforce

by Maria Halkias on October 07, 2015

Neiman Marcus laid off 500 employees today which represents about 3 percent of its workforce of 16,000 people. That includes about 157 people in Dallas where the luxury retailer is headquartered and employs about 4,800 people.... Read full article

Alcoa Announces $1B Fastener Deal With Airbus

by The Associated Press on October 07, 2015

Metals maker Alcoa, which said last week it will split itself into two companies, on Monday announced a $1 billion contract with aircraft maker Airbus.... Read full article

Meet the women changing how and where U.S. companies manufacture goods

by Kelly Stickel on August 27, 2015

In July, a group of brands based out of Nashville got together to facilitate a conversation around the reshoring of American manufacturing.... Read full article