Reshoring will remain a key source of new manufacturing jobs for the foreseeable future. Reshoring Initiative’s recent report identifies key forces that will affect reshoring negatively and positively going forward. Reshoring Initiative’s 2020 Data Report One bright silver lining to the pandemic is … Read more

The shortage of workers can be seen across all industries. Manufacturing is no different. The challenges of not only finding skilled workers, but workers willing to work in manufacturing is presenting an ever-growing problem for manufacturers. We’ve shared numerous articles on the subject, … Read more

As the world economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we look forward to seeing U.S. manufacturers embrace the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Automation and the American Manufacturing Renaissance Hank Torbert–Contributor  |  Forbes.com  |  Jun 8, 2021 It is no … Read more

We have recently learned of a new economic trade term – ally-shoring – and we like it.  Below are excerpts from a Brookings Institute post that details the concept. Rebuilding American’s Economy and Foreign Policy With ‘Ally-Shoring’ Elaine Dezenski and John C. AustinTuesday  … Read more

Another positive report for the manufacturing industry. Reshoring has been top-of-mind for many manufacturers as they seek ways to shore up their supply chains.  Reshoring Could Drive $443 Billion in U.S. Economic Opportunity Tony Uphoff  |  thomasnet.com  |  June 7, 2021 There’s been … Read more

If you are involved in manufacturing, you most likely are familiar with maquiladoras. NAFTA and USMCA have contributed to the boom of these manufacturing plants. Following is a great explanation of maquiladoras from thomasnet.com. Click on the Full Story link at the bottom … Read more