Editorial: Reshoring stars, stripes

August 2, 2024

Reshoring of American manufacturing back to the United States of America is a welcome trend that we are happy to salute. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown’s bill requiring that American flags bought by the federal government must be 100 percent made in the United States is a symbolically appropriate act and not without substance. Read more […]

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The CHIPS Act and Inflation Reduction Act — 2 years on

August 1, 2024

Our weekly“Econ Extra Credit” newsletter is an unexpected way to learn about the economy, one film at a time. Sign up to watch, and learn, with us.Subscribe It’s just about two years since President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act — which focuses on semiconductor factories in the U.S., reshoring and more. One […]

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Indonesia promotes green economy to strengthen ASEAN connectivity

August 1, 2024

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government has decided to continue implementing its downstreaming policy while pursuing the adoption of the green economy to bolster integration and connectivity in the ASEAN. “The downstreaming policy emerged as one of Indonesia’s breakthroughs. Indonesia has also demonstrated a strong commitment to pursuing the green economy,” Indonesian Finance Deputy Minister […]

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Food Cold Chain Track and Trace Revenues Set to Surpass US$7 Billion as Operational Efficiency Demands Solutions Adoption

August 1, 2024

Real-time temperature reporting, advanced analytics reporting, and AI-powered optimization are some key use cases driving adoption in the food & beverage industry NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The adoption of cold chain telematics solutions for refrigerated trucks and containers in the food and beverage industry is set to grow extensively over the coming […]

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ENSER Partners with NJMEP to Support New Jersey Manufacturing

August 1, 2024

ENSER Engineering Services, a leader in engineering solutions and reshoring initiatives, has partnered with the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) as a Preferred Resource. The collaboration aims to enhance New Jersey’s manufacturing capabilities, providing innovative solutions and strategic support to increase productivity and competitiveness across the state. Peter Connolly, CEO – NJMEP said, “I […]

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Bill aims to cut 45X tax credits for Chinese solar makers

August 1, 2024

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced the American Tax Dollars for American Solar Manufacturing Act, aiming to prevent Chinese solar module manufacturers from claiming subsidies for their American factories. The Inflation Reduction Act, passed in 2022, offers manufacturing 45 X tax credits for solar components made in America. While the lucrative tax credits have […]

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Amkor backs USA’s semiconductor reshoring efforts with advanced packaging facility

August 1, 2024

Amkor has signed a non-preliminary memorandum of terms with the U.S. Department of Commerce to receive up to $400 million in proposed funding under the CHIPS and Science Act, set to result in the ‘largest’ outsourced advanced packaging and test facility in America. In November 2023, Amkor revealed its intentions to build its first outsourced […]

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REPEAT – The Vast Majority Of Manufacturing CEOs Say AI Is Delivering Strong ROI As Reshoring Continues To Accelerate, According To Latest Quarterly ‘American Manufacturing Resilience’ Poll With Forbes, Xometry And John Zogby Strategies

July 31, 2024

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nearly 70% of manufacturing CEOs who have invested in AI technologies within the last year have seen a significant ROI in key areas such as supply chain management, quality control and procurement, according to the latest American Manufacturing Resilience quarterly survey by Forbes, Xometry and veteran […]

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Stealth ‘Trump Trade’ Revives Once-Sleepy ETFs as Assets Rise

July 30, 2024

(Bloomberg) — A pair of under-the-radar ETFs tracking made-in-America investment themes are quietly gathering assets, reflecting investor conviction that domestic manufacturing will thrive in the next presidential administration. While other aspects of the election trade have been rethought amid shifting political winds, the $1.4 billion First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (ticker AIRR), a […]

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Supply chain changes need a globally coherent policy response

July 26, 2024

The restructuring of global supply chain has multifaceted and complex origins. The COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, automation and geopolitical tensions have all contributed to reshaping companies’ international distribution and trading patterns. Each of these issues alone would make the prospect of improving supply chain resilience daunting. No country alone can easily fix all of them. […]

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