Competitiveness

Highlights

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Leadership

Investment Boom Turns Up The Heat For Economic Development Teams

June 22, 2023
Having prepared real estate has become the biggest driver of big-dollar site selection decisions; ‘Speed is the new incentive.’
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Widespread Lean Adoption Would Make the US More Competitive

June 16, 2023
Manufacturing productivity has been in decline for the last 20 years.
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Public Policy

DOE Announces Loans for Advanced Manufacturing Technology Vehicles, Components

May 24, 2023
A look at recent loans, and how to apply for future grants for facility expansion and engineering integration.
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Competitiveness

Biden Tax Credits, Trump Tariffs Together Boost US Manufacturing

May 9, 2023
Congress may not be doing much across the aisle, but separate trade policies by different administrations are having a cumulative positive effect.
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Trade

5 Ways for US Manufacturers to Be Less Dependent on China

May 5, 2023
Leaders should be taking action now to be more self-reliant and avoid future supply-chain troubles.

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Competitiveness

IndustryWeek Book Club with Michael Collins

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Author Michael Collins talks with IndustryWeek's Laura Putre about what US manufacturing has lost in the past four decades and how to rebuild.
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USMCA Auto Decision Is Major Setback for United States

Dec. 13, 2022
The ruling in favor of Mexico and Canada could bring an estimated 8% to 33% loss of North American content in cars.
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US Quartz Manufacturers Want Tariffs Enforced

Dec. 1, 2022
Overseas producers have simply moved their factories and equipment from China to India to circumvent the law.
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Competitiveness

Are We Ready for Reindustrialization?

Dec. 1, 2022
We have lost the skilled workers, the know-how, the suppliers and the capital investment that come with investing into production at scale.