Based on a Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte study, the National Association of Manufacturers estimates that manufacturers will need to fill 4.6 million jobs by 2028. "The Manufacturers' Guide to...
Over the course of the 20th century and into recent years, America’s industrial Midwest — once a landscape of similar small and large manufacturing and mill towns — has evolved. This research...
The last time the US imposed sweeping global tariffs, manufacturing supply chains adapted to soften the blow. This research notes that the current tariff shock is stronger than in 2018, yet...
According to the newly released report from higher education marketing and research firm Validated Insights, enrollments in trade schools are growing and projected to continue significant growth over...
Developing a workforce strategy in manufacturing involves choosing the appropriate Work-Based Learning (WBL) model for different occupations. Some of the most popular options are internships,...
The Reshoring Initiative 2024 Annual Report shows that 244,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs were announced in 2024 via reshoring and foreign direct investment (FDI), continuing the nation’s push to...
Amid a worrying trend of the rapidly declining skilled trade labor force, the report provides an optimistic view of the future, with 47 percent of young adult respondents expressing interest in a...
Automation has become essential in many fields of industries. It allows processes to function with increased efficiency and productivity. Industrial automation is a field that deals with the...
The National Association of Manufacturers Q2 2025 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey reveals optimism among manufacturers across the country has dropped sharply. Only 55.4% of respondents report a...
The USA's farm and food product exports create value and generate economic activity within and outside of the agricultural sector. In general, increased exports of agricultural products lead to higher...