Outsourcing, on a short term basis is the key to maintain the profit margin
and appease the share holders. On long term basis dependency on outsourcing
does not give you control over the evolution of your future. The
configuration of
your future is molded around the countries doing the outsourcing, in this
case China.
Presently China is operating under a quota. As up January they will have an
open door to North America. At this time, the average hourly wages in China
is $0.40 USD.


"George" george@least wrote in message
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All,

I work in the large computer business and the raw steel prices for our
cabinets have gone up 20% to 40% over the last year. China is on a
growth spurt and is buying up steel and scrap steel on the world
market. Consequently, raw material costs are soaring. I suspect
Oneway is passing on this cost.


As our iron mines close for lack of demand. Though the Chinese did order
a
few tons of pellets. They must really be desperate if transporting them
that far.