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Unplanned Downtime Costs U.S. Manufacturers up to $207M: Study

Fluke Corporation

Nearly half of U.S. survey participants reported 6-10 incidents each week; almost one in five (19%) face 11-20 incidents weekly.

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Pre-Tariff Frontloading Led to Demand Surge in Electronics Supply Chain Trends: Study

Supplyframe’s Commodity IQ reveals that component demand was anything but typical in 2025, when pre-tariff frontloading earlier in the year led to a demand surge.

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Adaptive Inventory Models That Drive Seasonal Sales

Some retailers are reevaluating traditional inventory approaches in favor of more flexible, collaborative models with suppliers.

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Small Businesses Remain Confident in Growth Opportunities Despite Tariff Impacts

Small businesses remain confident, with 93% expecting growth in the next year and 31% projecting significant growth — the highest since Q1 2024.

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49% of Organizations Lack Confidence in Future Manufacturing Strategy: Gartner

Two-thirds of organizations are not pursuing the needed aggressive redesign of manufacturing operations to deliver on expectations for advanced automation.

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An Hour of Engineering Downtime Costs Facilities $50,000-Plus: Study

47% estimated downtime consumed 3% or more of their company’s annual revenue.

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Freight Market Experiences Decline: Study

The third quarter saw further reductions in industry capacity due to fleet exits, decreased equipment availability, and regulatory adjustments affecting drivers.

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OEMs to Increase Aftermarket Investment Over 5 Years: Study

But while intent is strong, execution remains a challenge.

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2026 Pros to Know Award: Nominations Open

This award recognizes influential individuals whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. Submissions close Jan. 6, 2026.

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Legacy Systems Continue to Leave Manufacturing Exposed: Study

Supply chain attacks have now increased by 20% year-on-year.

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How Automation Supports Growing Contract Manufacturing Industry

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

AI-driven tools are proving invaluable in boosting staff productivity, enhancing machine performance, and OEE, and addressing workforce skills gaps.

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New Era of Tariff Uncertainty: Creating Smarter Supply Chains with Technology

For supply chain leaders, the message is clear: AI is no longer optional.

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