Federal efforts to promote investment in domestic manufacturing may face a number of challenges related to supply chains, cost, and trade agreements, among others.
March 8, 2021Talk about farming will no longer bring to mind images of a quaint life and simpler times. Farmers are increasingly turning to technology as a solution for feeding greater numbers of people ....
January 25, 2021Manufacturing activity — both in the US and Globally — took a pretty big hit in 2020. However, positive signs have emerged at the beginning of a new year as companies learned how to work in a more socially distanced fashion, and consumers learned how to shop safely in the middle of a pandemic.
January 7, 2021More planes being mothballed means more spare parts for the next plane down the line.
September 15, 2020Durable goods orders have started to rebound following a horrendous spring.
August 27, 2020"Touchless" has become an important selling point during the pandemic, and this has included in things like vending machines where robots can now make your salad for you, no human interaction required.
August 21, 2020The RV industry has been a surprise beneficiary of the pandemic as consumers have looked to new options to get out into nature while remaining socially distant. Suppliers to the RV industry have benefited as well.
August 21, 2020The use of pallets is related to manufacturing activity and consumer demand so the negative economic disruption associated with the COVID-19 crisis is likely to reduce sales of pallets. However, replacement pallets continue to be necessary for the continued distribution of goods.
June 8, 2020Companies that have embraced automation are well positioned to survive the lock-downs.
March 24, 2020A possible slow-down in new home construction would have far reaching impact.
March 23, 2020