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Made in America August 28, 2024

Reshoring, nearshoring trends making North American manufacturing competitive

Automation advances, along with other changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, have made reshoring and nearshoring more appealing.

By Carrine Greason
Made in America August 13, 2024

U.S. price not competitive? Look at TCO, automation, says Reshoring Initiative

Overlooked areas when considering if goods should be manufactured in the U.S. or abroad are the total cost of ownership and how automation enhances productivity when applied to new or expanded, “reshored” U.S. manufacturing facilities. See the Reshoring Initiative “Total Cost of Ownership” tool.

By Mark T. Hoske
Made in America August 1, 2024

Why workforce development, STEM still matters even with AI, technology advances

Even with technology advances, people still need to be present to keep operations running and apply current and new skills.

By Stephen White
Made in America July 18, 2024

Increasing nearshoring agility through technology, collaboration

Manufacturing and supply chain stakeholders must enhance the ways integration adds value to their ecosystem relationships and adopt agile processes to realize nearshoring benefits.

By Frank Kenney
Made in America June 28, 2024

Engineering program providing good jobs for graduates in Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) launched a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering in 2023 to help fill companies fill jobs.

By Elise Russell
Made in America June 25, 2024

Benefits of embracing manufacturing innovation for a competitive edge

American manufacturing is thriving through the integration of cutting-edge technologies and the development of a skilled workforce, driving unprecedented growth and efficiency.

By Jerry Poon, PE, RCDD
Made in America June 24, 2024

10 reasons why Made in America should be a top priority

Sponsored Content: American manufacturers and consumers can benefit by buying and emphasizing American-made products. Ten reasons why are highlighted.

By Shalli Kumar
Made in America June 24, 2024

Nine benefits of using Made in America automation products for end users

Buying products from manufacturers that operate in America offer several benefits to end users. See nine ways end users can benefit.

By Shalli Kumar
Made in America June 24, 2024

Champion Fiberglass is Build America Buy America (BABA) Certified

Made in America manufacturing continues to create American jobs.

By Champion Fiberglass
Made in America June 11, 2024

Semiconductor group praises legislative solution for U.S. CHIPS Act

SEMI president Jon Stockunas praised proposed legislative action to improve semiconductor research and development (R&D) facilities in the United States.

By SEMI
Made in America June 6, 2024

Part 2: Made in America research shows automation, technology investments help

Automation and technology investments help manufacturing, and “Made in America” can help supply chain resilience, lead times and quality, as noted in the spring 2024 “Made in America and Reshoring Report,” from Control Engineering and Plant Engineering.

By Mark T. Hoske
Made in America May 30, 2024

Part 1: Made in America research shows enhanced production efficiencies

Enhanced production efficiency and growth opportunities are among perceived benefits of a “Made in America strategy," noted in a spring 2024 “Made in America and Reshoring Report” from Control Engineering and Plant Engineering.

By Mark T. Hoske
Made in America May 21, 2024

Digital transformation initiatives in U.S. manufacturing continue to grow

U.S. manufacturers have made solid progress toward digitalizing their entire value streams, but more work is needed.

By Manufacturers' Alliance

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