While there are a number of reasons, the biggest seems to be that not going to college is considered a failure while the same is not true in Germany. Called the TVET, Germany has had an apprenticeship program in place that encourages students to apply for 2-3…
Manufacturing in Asia (China, India, Indonesia, etc.) is no longer a slam dunk for U.S. companies. There are many factors to consider when deciding where to manufacture and the analysis required is not that easy. You need to look at everything from taxes, regulations and currencies to culture, fair labor practices and quality/safety standards to supplier networks, skilled labor, infrastructure and everything in between.
