Sustainability Driving Triple Bottom Line in Manufacturing and Logistics
With sustainability increasing in popularity and the carbon footprints of end-to-end supply chains evaluated, innovation and manufacturing will skyrocket.
A Manufacturing Resurgence Is On Its Way
Manufacturing appears to be turning the corner. According to the ISM, the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) recorded a contraction but at the slowest pace of the recent cycle. In fact, this is the third straight month of improvement.
The Resurgence of the Manufacturing Workforce
Manufacturing is making a resurgence in the U.S. and other countries around the world. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is a shortage of 550,000 stable manufacturing jobs to be filled in manufacturing businesses nationwide.
Austin, It’s Skyline & Manufacturing Hub
I recently went to Austin, TX to speak at the MPO (Medical Product Outsourcing) Summit on reshoring and nearshoring in the medical device industry. While deep diving into the healthcare products/ medtech industry, I took a few days to see the sites of Austin. See below for a few of my favorites including an incredible skyline.
Manufacturers are Remaining Positive Amidst Chaos
According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), 82% of manufacturers remain at least somewhat positive about their company's outlook. This statistic is especially interesting since 59% thought continued inflation would make a recession more likely in the next 12 months. Perhaps manufacturing should be even more positive as [...]
Manufacturing Resurgence
There will a resounding resurgence of manufacturing near-term. According to a new report from The Reshoring Initiative®, reshoring broke records in 2020 and exceeded foreign direct investment (FDI) for the first time since 2013. Not only did it beat FDI, but it beat it by nearly 100%! Also, according to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) [...]
Are You Ready for a Resurgence in Manufacturing?
According to a recent National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) survey, the vast majority (88%) expect sales, production and prices to increase next year despite the supply challenges. In working with clients across multiple industries such as biotech, building and construction products, and food and beverage, there is no doubt [...]
ASCM Emerging with Supply Chain Strength: Reshoring & the Resurgence of Manufacturing – Michele Nash-Hoff GalleryASCM Emerging with Supply Chain Strength: Reshoring & the Resurgence of Manufacturing – Michele Nash-Hoff
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ASCM Emerging with Supply Chain Strength: Reshoring & the Resurgence of Manufacturing – Michele Nash-Hoff
Lisa Anderson interviews Michele Nash-Hoff. Listen as they talk about reshoring and the resurgence of manufacturing.
What’s Ahead for Business?
Thinking about our clients, colleagues and trade association/ trusted partner contacts from across multiple industries and company sizes, four overarching themes emerge in response to the question, "What's ahead for business?". The customer experience: It doesn't matter whether we are talking about manufacturing, logistics, healthcare or services, the customer [...]
What Should We Be Thinking for the 2nd Half of the Year?
As hard as it is to believe, we are almost half-way through the year. As a result, we should be thinking NOW about what to stop, start and continue for the second half of the year. I learned this exercise from my HR mentor (a P&G-trained guru) as we [...]