Manufacturing

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Manufacturing Employment Jumped by 60,000 in October

Nonfarm payroll employment, seasonally adjusted, Oct. 2019–Oct. 2021.

Manufacturing

November 9, 2021

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Global Lighthouse Network Members Discuss Industry 4.0

The Global Lighthouse Network says the most viable way to turn Industry 4.0 into a reality is to put an empowered workforce at the center of digital transformation.

Manufacturing

November 5, 2021

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Miscellaneous Tariff Bill’s Absence Ripples Out Across Industries

With Congress failing to act, manufacturers in the United States are bearing the brunt of an avoidable burden.

Manufacturing

November 3, 2021

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Manufacturers Supplying the Defense Industry Face New Cybersecurity Standards

The measure is designed to enhance national security and install a unified cybersecurity front to protect every manufacturer that contributes to a government project, even if it’s a single, small component.

Leadership Manufacturing

November 3, 2021

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NAM’s Stance on Pass-through Tax Adjustment

The NAM is urging Congress to scrap a proposed set of tax changes that would harm pass-through entities, including many manufacturers.

Manufacturing

October 29, 2021

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Move toward Industry 5.0 and upcoming digital trends

IoT, 3D printing and remote servicing to become more prevalent.

Manufacturing

October 27, 2021

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Onshoring Project seeks to reverse 50 years of offshoring

The new endeavor will provide the incentive and guidance to show purchasing agents that lean supply chains are a healthier, more sustainable alternative.

Manufacturing Supply Chain Sustainability

October 26, 2021

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Laudable Heroes MAKE America shines bright

The Manufacturing Institute’s program has expanded and added new features in 2021 to prepare more members of the military community for manufacturing careers.

Manufacturing

October 20, 2021

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Supply chain woes exacerbated by software breaches

Software supply chain weaknesses have become pervasive in the enterprise.

Manufacturing Supply Chain

October 18, 2021

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Biden administration outlines efforts to ease supply chain bottlenecks

Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach moving toward 24/7 operations, which will double the amount of cargo moved out of its docks and onto highways.

Manufacturing Supply Chain

October 15, 2021

Jobs increase by 194,000 in September; unemployment falls to 4.8%
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Jobs increase by 194,000 in September; unemployment falls to 4.8%

Both measures are improved considerably from the end of the February-April 2020 recession.

Manufacturing Workforce Development

October 13, 2021

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Manufacturing Technology Orders report shows 20% increase

The year-to-date total reached $3.55 billion, the highest value through the first eight months of any year since 1998.

Manufacturing

October 11, 2021

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