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2 weeks ago | supplychain247.com | Andy Gray

U.S. manufacturing is making a comeback, but a growing labor shortage threatens its momentum. As retirements rise and younger workers opt out, nearly 2 million jobs could go unfilled by 2033. We spoke with Dave Evans, CEO of Fictiv, to find out what’s driving the gap and what the industry needs to do to close it. What’s RelatedSupply Chain 24/7: We keep hearing about a manufacturing comeback in the U.S., but the talent gap seems to be growing. What’s really driving this labor shortage?

2 weeks ago | supplychain247.com | Carlos Espinosa

This Q&A addresses key top-of-mind challenges that companies face and provides insight into the significant gains that could be realized using the right labeling solution. Labeling today is complex; electronics manufacturers are faced with a range of evolving requirements that make labeling even morecomplicated - and leave many companies accepting this complexity as the cost of doing business. But it doesn’t have to be.

3 weeks ago | supplychain247.com | Andy Gray

American manufacturing is making a comeback, but younger workers aren’t following. What’s RelatedEven as companies reshore production and invest in robotics, automation, and smart factories, manufacturers are struggling to fill critical roles. With an aging workforce headed for retirement, Gen Z’s disdain for manufacturing careers has become a pressing concern.

3 weeks ago | supplychain247.com | Jeff Berman

One day after a three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled that President Trump had misused the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1997, in steps he took to implement tariffs on various consumer and industrial products, including the 10% global tariff on U.S. trading partners, 25% tariffs placed on Canada and Mexico, 30% tariffs on China related to fentanyl and border crisis concerns, the elimination of the de minimis exemption on imports from...

1 month ago | supplychain247.com | Carlos Espinosa

As warehouse fulfillment demands surge, labor shortages persist, and customer expectations rise, warehouse decision-makers must evaluate automation through a financial lens. Understanding robotics’ return on investment (ROI) is critical for CFOs, operations leaders, and logistics professionals who want to make informed decisions. However, assessing ROI is more than just calculating upfront costs versus savings.