Fragile global supply chains have been one of the most important issues exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and group of former Canadian parliamentarians, including former Ontario Liberal cabinet minister Sandra Pupatello, are launching a non-partisan organization called Reshoring Canada to…
US manufacturing levels continue to trend slowly down, but various forces may actually turn that around. That according to writer Rana Foroohar of the UK’s Financial Times, writing weekend on this critical topic. She says while manufacturing has fallen to just 11%…
For the third straight month, TMX continues to climb. It’s encouraging data, confirming U.S. manufacturing activity is on the road to recovery. The April 2021 TMX is up 1.24% in tandem with the SPX rising 4.24%. TMX Growth Is Slowing Although TMX…
Through interviews with manufacturing leaders and economists, Episode 3 of “Made in the USA” explores the benefits and challenges of keeping manufacturing production within the United States — especially after major events such as 9-11 or the onset of a…
A new survey indicates U.S. supply chains expect to handle surging demand as the economy rebounds from COVID-19. Third-party logistics (3PL) provider GlobalTranz recently commissioned Edelman Data & Intelligence to survey 200 U.S.-based supply chain leaders and managers about their…
Thomas J. Madison Jr. is an infrastructure consultant and former federal highway administrator. He wrote this column for InsideSources.com. Infrastructure is the next marquis item on President Joe Biden’s to-do list, and the scope of his investment plan, like his…
There is a fundamental question we need to answer when we talk about automation: To what extent is automation an answer to the skilled workforce shortage, and to what extent is automation vs. Skilled labor the wrong comparison to make in the…
Do you remember when most product labels said “Made in the USA”? For many decades the U.S. dominated manufacturing, both at home and worldwide, but globalization is relentless. Manufacturers are competing against companies outside the U.S. now more than ever and…
From chip shortages shuttering car plants for weeks to shipping delays and soaring costs, the pandemic has shone a spotlight on global supply chain deficiencies. Not all supply chain problems will linger. Take shipping, where freight costs along the world’s…
The U.S. is set to recover from the pandemic-induced recession faster than other rich countries thanks to its successful vaccination effort and copious relief spending. Though it might seem like weakness in the rest of the world will create a drag on…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had overwhelming impacts on our economy, not to mention the impact on lives and personal wellness. The critical lack of medical equipment to treat and protect those affected highlights the over-reliance of United States manufacturing sector…
After a year overtaken by the pandemic, many of us long for a return to normal, or at least a shift to a new normal. The global logistics sector, however, can't count on a return to normal, whether new, old,…
Tade didn't make it into the Biden administration's seven immediate priorities. It's not a subject where analysts and former trade representatives expect to see big moves or a flurry of activity. But that hasn't deterred newly-confirmed U.S. Trade Representative Katherine…
Cross-border flows plummeted in 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic swept the world, reinforcing doubts about the future of globalization. As we move into 2021, the latest data paint a clearer — and more hopeful — picture. Global business is not going away, but the…
Repatriating offshore manufacturing efforts to the United States – i.e., “reshoring” – is not a new concept. The Reshoring Initiative was founded in 2010, and the Reshoring Institute, founded in 2014, conducts annual surveys of global manufacturers regarding their reshoring…
On Jan. 25th, U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Made in America Executive Order in support of domestic manufacturers, businesses and workers. Following the supply chain disruptions of 2020 and the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, many organizations across the globe are prioritizing…
Should Nevada, which has only one warehouse actively using a rail siding, be relying more heavily on freight rail? The answer is yes, according to the state’s draft 2021 rail plan. The plan, currently under review by the Federal Railroad Administration,…
Episode 1 of Made in the USA Podcast examines manufacturing issues related to trade policy, global supply chains, education, automation and our ability to produce skilled workers. Click here to view original web page at Made in the USA -Episode…
The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has shifted large parts of the economy, most notably with new demand in urban last-mile deliveries, closeness to consumer locations and reshoring supply chains in the United States. Companies and logistics providers have vigorously worked…
Of the many things 2020 taught us, one key takeaway was understanding the global supply chain's volatility. In the blink of an eye, offshoring manufacturing halted worldwide, forcing companies to find alternative ways to meet demand and advancing the reshoring…