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Factory man
how one furniture maker battled offshoring, stayed local-- and helped save an American town
Book • 2014
Factory Man tells the story of John Bassett III, a third-generation furniture maker who fought against offshoring by using legal maneuvers and factory efficiencies to save hundreds of jobs.
The book explores the impact of globalization on American towns and industries, highlighting the human costs of economic shifts.
It is a narrative that brings to life the complexities of modern industry in America.
The book explores the impact of globalization on American towns and industries, highlighting the human costs of economic shifts.
It is a narrative that brings to life the complexities of modern industry in America.
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Mentioned in 5 episodes
Mentioned by Nick as a book he is currently listening to on Audible, detailing the decline of the American furniture industry and the efforts of one factory owner to save his business.
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Mentioned by Nick Martel as a book he is currently listening to on Audible, focusing on the decline of the American furniture industry and the efforts of one factory owner to save his business.
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Mentioned by Nick when discussing how a Virginia factory man tried to save his factory, workers, and industry during the offshoring to China.
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Mentioned by Nick as a book about the decline of American furniture manufacturing and the efforts of one factory owner to save his business.
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Mentioned by Nick during a discussion about offshoring and the challenges faced by American factories.
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