Manufacturing

Manufacturing contracts in December, but prospects are positive for 2025, reports ISM

Friday, January 3, 2025 · Jeff Berman The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, at 49.3 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), rose 0.9% over November, with the PMI contracting for the ninth consecutive month and the 25th time in the last 26 months.

Majority of companies have slowed or stopped offshore manufacturing investment

Thursday, December 26, 2024 · Brian Straight A Bain & Company survey found that just 36% of companies are continuing investment in offshore manufacturing as nearshoring, reshoring efforts accelerate.

November manufacturing output increases but with more room to run, reports ISM

Monday, December 2, 2024 · Jeff Berman The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, at 48.4 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), increased 1.9% over November’s 46.5, its lowest number in 2024, with the PMI contracting for the eighth consecutive month and the 24th time in the last 25 months, since…

Build a Supply Chain Roadmap to Grow Your Future Business

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 · Joe Edmondson, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) for the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance and Dave Rowland, President and CEO of the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance The domestic manufacturing landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by reshoring, technology, and a demand for proven quality work. Learn more about how to develop a roadmap to secure a more sustainable regional base of customers and suppliers.

Harness the Power of Smart Manufacturing to Optimize your Supply Chain

Friday, September 13, 2024 · Brian Straight Join our webinar to discover how real-time data and smart manufacturing strategies can revolutionize your supply chain, boosting efficiency and driving cost savings.

A $125M Portland project seeks to revitalize a historic community, U.S. manufacturing

Friday, August 30, 2024 · Brian Straight A $125 million redevelopment project in Portland, Oregon’s Old Town neighborhood hopes to leverage 3D printing to bring shoe and apparel manufacturing back to the region in a live-work-play community.

Manufacturing capabilities for resilience

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 · APQC Managing supply chain disruptions continues to be a top priority for organizations. In fact, more than half of organizations have made it a top area of focus for their manufacturing this year. To ensure that they have the resiliency needed to manage disruptions, organizations…

Decision Intelligence and Causal AI are transforming the future of manufacturing

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 · Travis Wolf and Carl B. March Decision Intelligence and Causal AI are underpinning a shift in the manufacturing industry, rapidly painting the future canvas of modern manufacturing.

ISM reports manufacturing sees growth in March, snaps 16-month stretch of contraction

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 · Jeff Berman The report’s benchmark metric, the PMI came in at 50.3 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), topping March’s 47.8, and contracting after 16 months of declines. ISM added that the overall economy grew, at a faster rate, in March, for the 47th consecutive month. The…

February manufacturing output declines, notes ISM

Friday, March 1, 2024 · Jeff Berman The report’s benchmark metric, the PMI came in at 47.8 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 1.3% compared to January’s 49.1 reading, contracting, at a faster rate, for the 16th consecutive month.

Disruptions Keep Manufacturers on Edge

Monday, February 5, 2024 · Amy Wunderlin Ongoing disruptions in the Red Sea and Panama Canal have reinforced the need for manufacturers to have a comprehensive supply chain strategy.

Manufacturing Gets Closer to Growth Territory in January, Reports ISM

Friday, February 2, 2024 · Jeff Berman The report’s benchmark metric, the PMI, came in at 49.1(a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), up 2.0% over January’s 47.1 reading, contracting, at a slower rate, for the 15th consecutive month. The past 15 months of contraction were preceded by a stretch of 28…

Foxconn’s Tijuana Manufacturing Operation Shows the Nearshoring Possibilities

Thursday, February 1, 2024 · Rosemary Coates Reshoring Institute Executive Director Rosemary Coates got a first-hand look at Foxconn’s Tijuana manufacturing site and saw what is possible when companies invest in nearshoring.

Unlocking Employee Engagement: Finding The Key to Retention Success

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 · Brian Straight While most supply chain employees seem happy in their careers, there are some areas where companies can improve employee engagement and the workplace environment to reduce turnover.

Manufacturing is down to end 2023

Thursday, January 4, 2024 · Jeff Berman The report’s benchmark metric, the PMI, came in at 47.4 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), up 0.7% over November’s 46.7, contracting, at a slower rate, for the 14th consecutive month. The past 14 months of contraction were preceded by a stretch of 28 consecutive…