Reshoring Gains
According to Industry Week and the Reshoring Initiative, after two decades of job losses, we have turned the corner. If you are interested in taking advantage of this rare opportunity, you must be prepared!
Manufacturers Upbeat But Worry About Skills Gap
According to Industry Week, the Fed's survey of the economy expressed optimism; however, it also noted that labor markets are tightening. Since I'm also embarking on refrehsing my 2013 Skills Gap research report, thus far, I've noted the same concerns for high-skilled positions. I hear far less conversation about [...]
Is Digitization Hype?
Digitization isn't going to take over our day-to-day operations anytime soon; however, if we want to lead in our industry and provide exceptional service to our customers, we better get ahead of this curve, no matter how slow-moving at the moment.
Trump’s Major Increase in Defense Spending and Related Impacts
When military spending increases, defense-related manufacturing booms. It isn't rocket science to figure that out; however, it can be tempting to wait too long for confirmation of orders.
Deloitte Survey Says Talent Gap Jeopardizes Success
We are in a volatile business environment. Instead of complaining or burying our head in the sand, we must find a way to get ahead of the curve.
Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Rate Since 2010
According to the Institute for Supply Management's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, manufacturing is on an upswing.
Manufacturing Gains
As one of the panelists at the Manufacturers' Summit last week said, "Have you ever seen manufacturing in the news more than it has been lately?" Quite an intriguing point.
Trump and Trade
Trump's trade policies impact the global supply chain - explore strategies for adaptation in this article by Lisa Anderson
TPP is Dead ….How Will it Affect Our Ports?
Are you prepared to leverage additional technology to remain competitive?
Trump’s Transportation Nominee Kicks Up Infrastructure
As one who drives the Los Angeles freeway system on a daily basis, it is obvious we need improvements; however, we also do not have time to deal with anything but a quick delivery of these improvements.