U.S. manufacturing has been in decline for several decades. Advances in technology and outsourcing labor to cheaper markets have shrunk what was once the driver of the American economy. Today less than 13 million people work in manufacturing, down from nearly 20...
Modern manufacturing has come a long way from lines of workers performing rote tasks alongside machines. These days, robotic arms are doing an ever-increasing share of the work, reducing accidents and injuries in a hazardous environment. But the need for human minds...
In the wake of two years of pandemic living, most Americans are confronting stress in their lives on a daily basis, at home and at work. Your clients in the manufacturing sector were already feeling the strain before COVID-19, as a 2017 Mental Health America study...
In the aftermath of Covid-19, many businesses are making a more concerted effort to address risks and exposures that were uncovered or made worse by the pandemic. The apparel manufacturing industry took a big hit financially, making it more essential than ever to...
The one constant in manufacturing is that things change. From new technologies to new labor landscapes to changing customer demands, manufacturers must remain agile if they want to survive. Today, manufacturers increasingly control their own supply chains to minimize...
It’s easy to say 2020 was a year of significant change for light industry: forced shutdowns, staff shortages, and lightning-fast refitting all took place last year. However, 2020 was a banner year in an entire decade of change. Those changes will impact your client’s...
The U.S. supply chain network is a highly-integrated force that links air, freight rail, maritime, truck, and express delivery service. As we continue to transition towards a distributive economy rather than a manufacturing economy, logistics clients will also need to...
Manufacturing businesses remain critical during COVD-19. When the pandemic first began, plants across the country stepped up, rearranged their shop floors, and saved lives by transitioning their health and safety measures to include masks, sanitizer, and social...