We have learned a lot about flexible workspaces over that past 18 months, thanks to COVID-19. Those primarily related to office settings. But can flexible work work in manufacturing? Following is the Executive Summary of a study undertaken by the Manufacturers Alliance Foundation … Read more
Labor Day Yesterday was Labor Day in the United States. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. This annual celebration of workers and their achievements originated during one of American labor … Read more
Disruptions often lead to opportunity. That is very much the case in manufacturing today in the age of COVID. The State of Manufacturing Is Opportunity Willem Sundblad, Aug 12, 2021, Forbes.com There are some undeniable and important trends in manufacturing at the moment. … Read more
Just a couple of weeks ago we shared information from a Transwestern Real Estate Services report regarding the absorption of industrial space. This week we are sharing NAIOP’s report that says much the same, but also looks at what to expect in 2022. … Read more
Filling the labor gap for manufacturing is an on-going concern. Every week new articles are posted outlining the problems that manufacturers are facing due to the lack of available skilled labor. This study from the Workforce Institute of UKG has some disturbing findings. … Read more
One of the key metrics that we look at to gauge what types of development we expect to see in the future is the net absorption of industrial space. This simply means how much space is occupied and how much space is available … Read more
There are many things to consider when determining just how “green” electric vehicles will be. Below is the introduction to an article that looks at this issue. Click on the Full Story below for more details. Are electric cars ‘green’? The answer is … Read more
Figuring out where your future workforce is coming from will be critical to the future for nearly all manufacturers. Deere & Company is doing just that to secure their workers of the future. Deere & Company and Iowa Are Growing Local Talent Adrienne … Read more
If you have done much shopping lately, you have seen increased prices in nearly all product areas. Inflation surged in June at its fastest pace in nearly 13 years, as shown in the Labor Department’s announcement last week that the CPI (Consumer Price … Read more
Even though this study was done pre-COVID, we are excited to see that the Midwest and South are still thriving manufacturing regions. And congrats to our neighbor to the east, Indiana, for having the top 2 thriving manufacturing cities – Elkhart and Columbus! … Read more