Another benefit of reshoring: GE working on a 'new model for manufacturing'

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GE says it is using its appliance business to partner in a “new model for manufacturing” which would see it potentially crowd-source new appliance concepts and launch production quickly using a “microfactory.”
The multi-industry giant is teaming with Local Motors Inc. of Chandler, Ariz., a “build-it-yourself” car production system that draws on designs submitted by car fans, and built by car buyers with support from Local Motors’ garages. More