Supply Chain

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Biden Looks to Reshoring as Inflation Continues to Climb

The administration has a solution for high inflation that seems counterintuitive: Bring factory jobs back to the United States.

Manufacturing Supply Chain

March 9, 2022

News

$35 Million for U.S. Mine to Counter China’s Lithium and Rare Earths Dominance

Las Vegas-based MP Materials runs the Mountain Pass mine and processing facility that is the only one of its kind in North America.

General Supply Chain

March 2, 2022

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MRC Global Awarded Equipment Supply Contracts for Sunrise Wind Project

The Sunrise Wind project will be the largest offshore wind farm by power generation capacity in the state of New York.

General Manufacturing Supply Chain VMAnews

February 25, 2022

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NAM’s “Navigating Current Supply Chain Disruptions”

The National Association of Manufacturers hosted panelists for a webinar, share key suggestions to help maneuver the hurdles of supply chain, worker shortages and wage inflation.

Manufacturing Supply Chain

February 9, 2022

Articles

Inspection and Maintenance Can Alleviate Supply Chain Woes

As industrial companies confront the challenges posed by global supply chain constraints, extra attention should be paid to maintenance as a strategy for minimizing the need for new equipment and components.

MRO Supply Chain Thought Leadership Valves

January 25, 2022

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Offshore Wind Farm Construction to Begin Soon

The U.S. Department of the Interior approved it in November, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued its approval letter for the construction and operations plan, a major step in the federal process before construction can start.

General Supply Chain

January 24, 2022

News

Purchasing Managers’ Index Shows Output Growth

December’s Purchasing Managers’ Index showed resilient output growth with increased inflation but reduced supply shortages, according to IHS Markit.

Manufacturing Supply Chain

December 27, 2021

News

U.S. DOE Looks at Nuclear Reactor Fuel Supply

The development of commercial advanced nuclear reactors intended to help combat climate change and enhance national security will need a better supply of the right type of nuclear fuel, U.S. officials said.

General Supply Chain Sustainability

December 20, 2021

Update from Capitol Hill: Expectations Going Into 2022 and Reshoring Discussion
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Update from Capitol Hill: Expectations Going Into 2022 and Reshoring Discussion

Amber Thomas from AMT speaks to Harry Moser, founder and president of the Reshoring Initiative.

Manufacturing Supply Chain

December 15, 2021

Articles

CASE STUDY: Zero Emission ESD Valve Actuator System for API Midstream Pipeline Distribution Networks

Emergency shutdown valves are specifically designed to shut the process, often carrying hazardous media, in the case of an undesirable event.

Actuators General Supply Chain

December 15, 2021

News

Biden Administration Leases Federal Regions for Offshore Wind

This project is part of Biden’s commitment to generate at least 30 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030 and his pledge to cut U.S. fossil fuel emissions in half.

Manufacturing Supply Chain

November 23, 2021

U.S. Oil Producers Face Supply Chain Shortages as Demand Rises
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U.S. Oil Producers Face Supply Chain Shortages as Demand Rises

According to an article by Reuters, this could mean it takes longer for global output to match demand, resulting in drained inventories and higher prices.

Supply Chain

November 19, 2021

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