For food processors with their sights set on exporting product to the Far East and China, it’s essential to locate to a site that is not only conducive to lower export and shipping costs, but also one that offers compelling incentives.
While the majority of Americans believe safer, cleaner and more energy-efficient production are the most important economic manufacturing issues today, nearly half (42%) feel the US has lost its competitive edge in manufacturing technology and automation, says a study from Opinion Research Corp. sponsored by Rockwell Automation.
Dick Bond, president and CEO of Tyson Foods, has relinquished his position. Leland Tollett, former chairman and CEO of the company, has agreed to return to the company as president