Manufacturing

2026: The age of the AI supply chain

Thursday, November 13, 2025 · Brian Higgins and Lenny LaRocca AI is redefining how global supply chains operate, forcing manufacturers and automakers to strengthen data foundations, upskill their workforce, and adopt new operating models like local-for-local production to compete in 2026 and beyond.

Manufacturing activity declines in August, reports ISM

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 · Jeff Berman The August PMI was 0.1% below the 12-month average of 48.8, with January’s 50.9 and October’s 46.9 marking the respective high and low readings for that period.

Simtra BioPharma continues trend of companies building resiliency

Friday, August 1, 2025 · Brian Straight Simtra BioPharma Solutions is rapidly expanding its manufacturing footprint on both sides of the Atlantic as it looks to enhance its ability to serve a growing number of pharmaceutical clients with speed, flexibility, and precision, continuing a trend of global companies…

How manufacturers can avoid a power outage

Friday, July 25, 2025 · Donna McGinnis The average power outage lasts 5 hours, putting critical work at risk. But, manufacturers do have options to keep the power on.

Manufacturing output in June shows improvement but falls short of growth, reports ISM

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 · Jeff Berman The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 49.0 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), up 0.5% from May’s 48.5 reading, which was off 0.2% from April’s 48.7 reading. The last four months of declines were preceded by gains, with January and February…

Danone latest to announce new US investment

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 · Brian Straight Danone US has announced a $65M investment in Jacksonville, adding to a growing trend of major US food and beverage companies announcing new investments in facilities, jobs.

Manufacturing activity declines for the third straight month, reports ISM

Monday, June 2, 2025 · Jeff Berman The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 48.5 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 0.2% from April’s 48.7 reading. The last three months of declines were preceded by gains, with January and February readings at 50.9 and 50.3, respectively, and were…

April manufacturing output heads down, for second straight month, reports ISM

Friday, May 2, 2025 · Jeff Berman The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 48.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 0.3% from March’s 49.0 reading. The last two months of declines were preceded by gains, with January and February readings at 50.9 and 50.3, respectively.

Manufacturing contracts in March, as tariff impact weighs on growth, notes ISM

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 · Jeff Berman The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 49 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 1.3% from February’s 50.3 reading. January’s PMI, at 50.9, represented the first growth month, after a 26-month run of contraction.

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.