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    Change Management

    Smaller Manufacturers Are Feeling the Heat in a Warmer US

    March 5, 2024
    Larger firms are less affected by temperature shocks—a trend that is driving industry consolidation.
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    Competitiveness

    It’s Time to Revisit the ‘Arsenal of Democracy.’ Including Smaller Manufacturers Is Key.

    Feb. 21, 2024
    How can the U.S. best surge its industrial production capacity with the Industry 4.0 divide between haves and have nots?
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    Competitiveness

    'Made in USA' Works Well for Us

    Feb. 14, 2024
    More manufacturers could benefit, if they put the effort into calculating the deeper competitive advantages and savings.
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    Competitiveness

    Five Things to Know about China and EVs

    Feb. 5, 2024
    'How do you cut the price of EVs in half? China's already done it.'
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    Planning & Forecasting

    Which Regions Are Most at Risk for Supply Chain Disruption?

    Jan. 25, 2024
    More manufacturers are reshoring as insurance against geopolitical strife.

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    India And China
    Competitiveness

    Will India’s Industrial Ambition Thwart China?

    Nov. 8, 2023
    The prime minister's goal is to transform India into one of the world’s top three economies within five years.
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    From Massachusetts to Nevada: Manufacturing Road Trip, Part 3 (slideshow)

    Oct. 24, 2023
    Join us as we celebrate manufacturing in the 50 states. This installment takes us to factories for fizzy drinks, slot machines and much more.
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    Reviving Manufacturing Is the Only Way to Economic Growth

    Sept. 28, 2023
    The transition to a service economy has failed.
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    Competitiveness

    The Idea of a 'Manufacturing Delusion' Is Delusional Itself

    Aug. 22, 2023
    The US is on the right track with its industrial policy, with a couple of shortcomings that can be fixed.