🏭The US is trying to have a manufacturing boom, but the recipe for the perfect "boom" is rather particular.
Last year, VW's Scout checked 74 locations but found nearly all of them were missing something. A rail link, access to green energy, or a local skilled labor pool to hire from kept the brand from breaking ground. 👩🏭❓
Eventually, they settled for a smaller location.
🧭 They are not alone. Dozens of manufacturers have trouble finding locations suitable for massive investment plans. While the US has plenty of land, places for "megasites" are less common.
👨💼 A White House spokesperson said the problem isn't much to worry about since so far no companies have actually abandoned plans due to site concerns.