A huge milestone in manufacturing jobs was hit last month. This should be good news for workers and consumers, as more goods are made in the United States, hopefully easing some supply chain woes. Time will tell… Manufacturing Achieves Pre-Pandemic Employment Levels After … Read more

Many of us have very mixed feelings when it comes to electric vehicles, from range anxiety to sheer cost of the vehicles. But we can probably all agree that electric vehicles are here to stay. The following report from electrek.co outlines how manufacturing … Read more

We look forward to the NAM Outlook Survey, as it conveys what those directly involved in manufacturing are feeling about their company’s outlook. The most recent survey reported a positive, albeit cautious, outlook. NAM Outlook Survey: Manufacturers Stay Positive Despite Recession Concerns June … Read more

The last two weeks we have shared information about the rise in reshoring and the hurdles to moving production closer to home. We have discussed nearshoring as well. In the past, Mexico has been a valued trade partner to the U.S. What does … Read more

Last week we shared information on reshoring and FDI job announcements for the year hitting a record high (Issue 102). This week, the topic is near-shoring, or moving production closer to the end user. While it sounds like a good option, the pitfalls … Read more

Reshoring continues to gain ground in the U.S., with the South and Southeast leading the way in terms of jobs, according to the Reshoring Initiative’s latest report. The Robust Rise of Reshoring June 3, 2022, Anna Smith, IndustryWeek.com The total number of reshoring … Read more

Freight rail service continues to be in high demand as distribution from U.S. ports is at record levels. And rail’s energy efficiency may surprise many. AreaDevelopment.com posted a report from Rich Thompson, who leads the global Supply Chain and Logistics Solutions team for … Read more