While this blog has spoken several times about the importance of the opportunities American manufacturing represents, there's more information to justify the opinion that the tide is turning back in the favor of an increase in domestic production. Since the transition can be a slow and difficult one, a universally appreciated ERP software system might make even an international restructuring significantly simpler. 

The Boston Consulting Group has reported that current patterns observed in certain important business factors like labor quality and production are driving a possible long-term change in the way businesses are conducting manufacturing.

A release made in regards to this study described how an apparent majority of major manufacturers are interested in moving stateside, especially within the next seven years, as a previous study estimated. But more than 20 percent are interested in doing this sooner.

The release quoted BCG affiliate Michael Zinser as expressing optimism over this change. "The wide range of reasons executives cite for shifting production shows that companies are becoming more sophisticated in their understanding of all the factors that must be considered when deciding where to manufacture," he said.

And it's not just the larger examples of business that are displaying a growing sense of interest in the U.S. A recent NBC story looked at the smaller manufacturing efforts happening within this country, particularly in regards to the fashion industry.

This would seem to suggest a growing, general sense that it might be better to start turning your attention to the homefront. If Indiana chooses to be your ideal place to "set up shop," as it were, a local provider of business management software solutions could help you get started.