What COVID-19 Has Taught Manufacturers About Supply Chain Management

In the last few months, the manufacturing industry has been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic. From distribution disruptions to dwindling supplies and fluctuating demand, COVID-19 has revealed some of the biggest weaknesses in global supply chains. In response, many manufacturers are reconsidering their supply chains and making strategic adjustments to recover from COVID-related disruptions. How…

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Will We See a Surge in Reshoring Post COVID-19?

COVID-19 has changed so much about everything, from our ability to run errands to managing global supply chains. As networks of trade shift and companies work to adapt to the changes brought on by COVID-19, there is a lot of speculation about what the future will look like for manufacturing, trade and business on a…

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A Look at the Manufacturing Industry’s Response to COVID-19

Countries around the world have been dealing with the spread of COVID-19 and its effects on society and the economy. This disease has affected virtually every industry and business owners are still looking for ways to adapt to these new challenges and make it through these uncertain times. The manufacturing industry is responding to COVID-19…

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The Importance of Mentorship in the Manufacturing Industry

Lots of business owners and prospective entrepreneurs rely on guidance from mentors to help them reach their goals and achieve success, but a lot of professionals in the manufacturing industry underestimate the importance of mentorship programs. If you work in the manufacturing industry and you are looking for new ways to reach your career goals,…

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An Update on Reshoring: Dissatisfaction Continues to Grow with Offshore Manufacturing

For decades, companies have turned to offshore manufacturing to meet shifting demands and cut production costs. Unfortunately, many companies are left feeling unhappy with their offshore manufacturing due to the often unpredictable and inconsistent quality of the items and components that are produced. This dissatisfaction has led to a shift among manufacturers who are beginning…

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UPDATE ON THE RESHORING MOVEMENT: WHAT FACTORS ARE AT PLAY?

Over the last several decades, American businesses outsourced much of their manufacturing and operations overseas. But there are actually signs that domestic manufacturing is beginning to make a comeback. Read on to find out more about the reshoring movement and some of the factors that will determine the future of U.S. manufacturing. International labor laws: One…

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AN UPDATE ON RESHORING IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Over the last several decades, shifts in the economy and changes to manufacturing practices have led to major changes in how– and where– manufacturing is done. While we’re all familiar with the stories of companies outsourcing manufacturing operations overseas, you may not hear as much about reshoring, which is what happens when a company brings…

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YOUR BUSINESS BENEFITS WHEN YOU CHOOSE LOCAL

Over the last several decades, there has been a major shift towards foreign manufacturing. From garments to electronic devices, it seems as though many items on the market today were made somewhere other than the United States. Exporting manufacturing jobs has had significant impacts on the American economy, but it also has implications for day-to-day…

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NEW JOBS, NEW SKILLS OFFER EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR U.S. WORKERS

A CHANGING LANDSCAPE It’s no secret that manufacturing is changing. As technology improves and automation continues to make manufacturing more efficient, the rising tide of U.S. manufacturing must change too. There’s been a lot of doomsday-style messaging around these changes in the news cycle, with concerns from some that in time machines will be taking…

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