Economic confidence on the upswing among small- and midsized-manufacturers, though concern remains over rising costs for raw materials, logistics and fears of inflation, according to Prime Advantage survey.
With profits being squeezed and relentless pressure from abroad, manufacturers are looking beyond cost reduction and re-evaluating their value to customers and the products they produce.
While a battle brews over the EPA's rollout of regulations on greenhouse gases, an environmental law expert anticipates only mild impact to manufacturers.
