By Rosemary Coates ·
August 15, 2023
The temptation to reshore manufacturing is growing, but there are pitfalls that can derail a project if proper planning is not part of the process.
By Brian Straight ·
July 26, 2023
Flexible work platform Instawork says that manufacturers are increasingly looking for workers in a positive sign for the supply chain.
By Bob Trebilcock ·
July 6, 2023
A unique alliance between two industry leaders allows supply chain organizations access to P&G’s IP and proven methodologies to transform their operations.
By Jeff Berman ·
July 5, 2023
After a run of positive growth extending more than two years, the manufacturing sector is on an extended downturn, with output falling for the 8th consecutive month in May.
By Brian Straight ·
June 21, 2023
Manufacturers are feeling pressure to speed new product innovation, increasingly turning to technology to overcome traditional barriers.
By Jeff Berman ·
June 1, 2023
The report’s key metric, the PMI, registered a 46.9 reading (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), falling 0.2% off of April’s 47.1 reading.
By Jeff Berman ·
May 9, 2023
While growth is expected to remain in the cards, for the manufacturing and services sectors, over the balance of 2023, it is no longer set to expand at the same rates as were previously indicated, according to the “Spring 2023 Semiannual Economic Forecast,” which was issued this week by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).
By Jeff Berman ·
May 1, 2023
The report’s key metric, the PMI, came at 47.1 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), marking a slight 0.8% gain over March’s 46.3, while contracting, at a slower rate, for the sixth consecutive month. The past six months of contraction, through April, were preceded by a stretch of 29 consecutive months of growth. ISM also said that the overall economy contracted, at a slower rate, in April, for the sixth consecutive month, which was preceded by 30 consecutive months of growth.
By Jonathan Civita ·
April 25, 2023
With no sign of slowing, the trend to reshore or nearshore sourcing and production is shifting investment decisions in warehousing, logistics and manufacturing.
By Jeff Berman ·
April 3, 2023
The report’s key metric, the PMI, at 46.3 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), was down 1.4% compared to February, contracting, at a faster rate, for the fifth consecutive month.
By SCMR Staff ·
March 22, 2023
The International Federation of Robotics says automotive accounts for one-third of all robots installed across all industries.
By SCMR Staff ·
March 20, 2023
The $20 million highly automated expansion will be operational by November, and bring more jobs to Michigan.
By Gary Forger ·
March 9, 2023
Used in everything from delivery to forecasting, artificial intelligence is leaving its mark.
By Jeff Berman ·
March 1, 2023
The report’s key metric, the PMI, at 47.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), eked out a 0.3% increase, from January to February, contracting, at a slower rate, for the fourth consecutive month. The last four months of contraction, through February, were preceded by a stretch of 29 consecutive months of growth. ISM also said that the overall economy contracted, at a slower rate, in February, for the third consecutive month, which was preceded by 30 consecutive months of growth.
By Jeff Berman ·
March 1, 2023
The report’s key metric, the PMI, at 47.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), eked out a 0.3% increase, from January to February, contracting, at a slower rate, for the fourth consecutive month. The last four months of contraction, through February, were preceded by a stretch of 29 consecutive months of growth. ISM also said that the overall economy contracted, at a slower rate, in February, for the third consecutive month, which was preceded by 30 consecutive months of growth.