Manufacturing: Page 4

The 50% Tariff on Steel and Aluminum: What it Means for Costs, Supply Chains and Supplier Strategy

For many categories, the impact is significant. This latest round of tariffs just doubled the tax on steel and aluminum to 50%.

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Training/Onboarding

Building a Skilled U.S. Manufacturing Workforce Through Advanced Automation

Upskilling isn’t optional—it’s foundational to the future of U.S. manufacturing.

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How Connected Worker Technology Helps Manufacturers Adapt to Tariff Policies and Staffing Pressures

Poka, an IFS company

Here’s how connected worker technology can help manufacturers adapt to new processes and thrive under uncertainty, even during trade policy instability.

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CPG Industry Prioritizes Innovation Over Cutting Costs: Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

Companies are focusing less on simply adopting new tools and more on making sure new technology fits their teams and operations.

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Keychain Launches AI Operating System to Power Future of CPG Manufacturing

This SaaS-based AI operating system helps CPG manufacturers manage their production cycle with greater speed, visibility, and intelligence.

Keychain Supply Chain Playbook

The ABCs of Supply Chain Disaster Preparation

American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN)

Here’s an A to (almost) Z take on some of today’s most essential disaster management tools and what they might mean for your company and its disaster readiness.

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Global State of Smart Manufacturing Report Finds Cybersecurity Top External Concern

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

The report shows that manufacturers are beginning to use AI to help manage these risks to strengthen protection.

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Slow Factory Purchases Drive Global Supply Chain Slowdown: GEP

Safety stockpiling eased, indicating limited concern over supply bottlenecks or price surges.

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How Robots, Smart Tech, Bold Policy Can Rebuild U.S. Manufacturing

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC)

The convergence of AI and robotics is unlocking smart manufacturing capabilities.

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U.S. Consumers Less Swayed by “Made in USA”: Study

The Conference Board

“Made in USA” appeal dropped 18%.

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U.S. Electronics Supply Chains Dependent on Chinese Sub-Components

U.S. electronics value chains are broadly dependent on foreign inputs, and both direct shipments and activity upstream in product value chains introduces exposure to manufacturing in adversary nations.

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How New Tariffs Impact Transportation, Warehousing and Inventory Capacity

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)

Markets were down sharply on Aug. 1 as a result of the tariff announcements. The dip may have been somewhat tempered however by the weaker-than-expected job report.

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