Reshoring Article Library
MAGNET predicts 2023 manufacturing trends
CLEVELAND — Jack Schron is running the family business. Experts predict four major trends in manufacturing this year: reshoring, recession, technology and flexibility. MAGNET CEO Ethan Karp said consumer demand being sky high coupled with…
Reshoring Revolution: A Special Report
Zenni optical is expanding production of its ophthalmic lenses in Ohio, switching capacity from China. Commercial Vehicle Group is halving exposure to Chinese factories for supply of its automotive seat frames by building new plants…
‘Almost all’ firms nearshoring supply chains amid geopolitical tensions
Russia's war in Ukraine, soaring inflation and protectionist trade policies are forcing firms to reconfigure supply chains, a report has said. Almost all (96%) executives are reshoring or nearshoring their supply chains in response to…
Five Megatrends Driving Manufacturing Automation Now
In 2008 after five straight years of virtually no growth in new installations, many observers saw little juice in manufacturing automation. But installations have surged since 2010 and manufacturers are now scrambling to define roadmaps…
Rebuilding America’s mineral supply chains begins with permitting them
An American mining renaissance is within reach. Congress and the Biden administration have worked to support development of the secure, reliable, and responsible mineral supply chains that our economy, energy future, and national security demand.…
Chexit, in parts: Reshoring, friend-shoring and billions of dollars in sops
T N Ninan China has been making the headlines with news of its growth slump, following a decade-long, progressive slowdown. Part of what lies behind those headlines is a shift of numerous factories and supply-chain…
The latest trends in metal fabrication
The metal fabrication industry continues to innovate. Picture by Shutterstock This is branded content. Metal fabrication has a solid reputation as one of the most secure sectors of the global manufacturing sector. Moreover, it doesn't…
Acerinox to boost North American Stainless capacity
The North American Stainless mill in Kentucky, already the largest such plant in America, will undergo an expansion if Spain-based Acerinox follows through on a recent announcement. Spain-based metals producer Acerinox has announced it intends…
Nearshoring, Reshoring, Onshoring and New Shoring: The Face of Made in America Is Changing
Premium Commentary & Analysis The U.S., for several years, has been trying to bring back manufacturing across the board, including textiles and apparel. The pandemic and the resulting supply chain crisis spurred more action toward…
How To Address Customer Churn With AI-Driven Data Analysis
Michael is CEO and cofounder of Virtualitics . A data scientist and entrepreneur with a background in finance and physics. getty Think of all the hard work that goes into attracting customers—marketing awareness campaigns, sales…
Letters to the editor: Forgers urge Biden administration to retain tariffs on China
Containers at the Yangshan Deepwater Port in Shanghai, China, on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg More than two dozen U.S. manufacturers of forging filed formal comments with the Office of the U.S. Trade…
Industrial Robotics Predictors Suggest Continued Growth in 2023
2022 marked the 60th anniversary of the world’s first industrial robot. Not too long thereafter, in the early 1970s, the auto industry was the first industry to make practical use of this futuristic technology. Fast…
How to fight climate change and reduce China reliance in one fell swoop
We need more domestic mining to fight climate change. On its surface, this may seem counterintuitive. How does cutting into the earth and extracting its resources lead to a cleaner future? Often regarded as the…
Inflation, fewer resources increase pressure on procurement, sourcing pros
2M ocean alliance is winding down, reports MSC and Maersk SMC3 panel takes a look at nearshoring and reshoring, as China goes through some shifts Operate More Sustainably and Improve Logistics Performance by Moving to…
Level Up Your Supply Chain In 2023 With 5 Key Business Strategies
As industries have learned, both consumer and business needs can change in the blink of an eye, and supply chains must also be ready to turn on a dime when demand for goods hits an…
Operating More Sustainably and Improving Logistics Performance by Moving to “The Edge”
Download Now! Sponsored by: SMC3 panel takes a look at nearshoring and reshoring, as China goes through some shifts Corporate climate pledges are falling short Women in Manufacturing Association accepting speaker applications for Annual SUMMIT…
SMC3 panel takes a look at nearshoring and reshoring, as China goes through some shifts
SMC3 panel takes a look at nearshoring and reshoring, as China goes through some shifts Women in Manufacturing Association accepting speaker applications for Annual SUMMIT Operate More Sustainably and Improve Logistics Performance by Moving to…
Made in the USA – Season 2 Episode 1: A Return From China
Entrepreneur Scott Colosimo found early success in China producing parts for his Cleveland-based motorcycle company in the mid-2000s. This is the story of how IP theft issues overwhelmed the business, prompting Colosimo and his team…
2M ocean alliance is winding down, reports MSC and Maersk
2M ocean alliance is winding down, reports MSC and Maersk SMC3 panel takes a look at nearshoring and reshoring, as China goes through some shifts Operate More Sustainably and Improve Logistics Performance by Moving to…
Nucor sees reshoring boosting demand for steel
Several federal spending measures are poised to spur demand for steel rebar and other steel products made by Nucor, says the firm. Charlotte, North Carolina-based steelmaker Nucor Corp. cites infrastructure spending, reshoring and “green economy”…