Description: Some factory work is returning to the U.S., thanks to a narrowing wage gap with low-cost countries and to the rising risks posed by long supply lines

Source: Businessweek.com

Date: 10/14/2011

Link:   http://www.businessweek.com/finance/hope-for-american-manufacturingmdashand-maybe-jobs-10142011.html

Questions for discussion:

• Summarize the main points presented in this report.
• Do you agree with the analysis and conclusions?
• How should financial managers and investors be expected to react?