Cassidy, Tuberville Demand EPA Rescind Job-Killing Air Quality Standards

March 1, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) sent a letter demanding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rescind the recently finalized rule for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and direct the EPA to revisit, pursuant to the best available science, its next review at the congressionally […]

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Managing the Risks and Rewards of Onshoring & Reshoring

March 1, 2024

This is an excerpt of the original article. It was written for the March-April 2024 edition of Supply Chain Management Review. The full article is available to current subscribers. March-April 2024 Part of any supply chain manager’s job is risk mitigation. Thanks to COVID-19 and the ensuing, and constant, disruptions that have followed, more companies […]

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Intel nears EU decision on multibillion German state aid check

February 27, 2024

Intel’s plans are key to the EU’s ambition to reshore parts of the global production of advanced microchips. The chipmaker first unveiled plans for a production factory (or “fab”) in Germany in March 2021. It was in lengthy discussions with the German government about a support package in past years. Germany has increased its contribution […]

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INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE: The Intersection of X-Shoring, IP and National Security

February 26, 2024

For electronics manufacturers, change often represents the only constant. Ongoing disruptions to supply chains due to global geopolitical and trade tensions have been at the forefront of that changing macro environment for several years now. The reshoring/nearshoring — collectively known as x-shoring — trend has proven effective at diversifying and strengthening supply chains while protecting […]

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Biden admin. pledges $20B to upgrade US port cybersecurity

February 22, 2024

The Biden administration has announced it will invest $20 billion over the next 5 years to upgrade cybersecurity measures at US ports. Much of the investment will go to replacing Chinese-made cranes which may be a potential threat to national security. The Port of Los Angeles has been investing in cyber resilience since 2019. Port […]

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Transitions in 2024 for Industrial Supply Chains

February 21, 2024

In the chemical and industrial sector, staying ahead of pricing trends is crucial for businesses to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. As we step into 2024, the chemical sector is poised for significant developments that will shape pricing dynamics. From global market shifts to technological advancements and regulatory changes, stakeholders must be vigilant to make […]

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NAIOP Research Foundation Partners With Newmark on Industrial Report

February 21, 2024

HERNDON, Va— A new report published by the NAIOP Research Foundation, in partnership with Newmark, examines the surge of manufacturing jobs reshoring and the impact on industrial real estate, local communities, and the broader economy. “Forging the Future: Manufacturing Growth and Its Effects on North American Industrial Markets” was written by Newmark’s Lisa DeNight, Managing Director, […]

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The Affect of 3D Printing on Regular Producing: A New Era of Innovation

February 20, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of producing, the emergence of 3D printing technologies has marked a pivotal change, complicated the paradigms of common producing techniques. At the time dominated by firms like Kind A Devices, the 3D printing marketplace has developed exponentially, integrating by itself into the main of production procedures throughout various sectors. This transformative […]

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How Latin America and the Caribbean can benefit from foreign direct investment and reshoring

February 19, 2024

At the end of 2023, at a meeting with Latin American heads of state, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen laid out once again her vision for “friendshoring” – “diversifying our supply chains across a wide range of trusted partners and allies” – a prospect that she argued has “tremendous potential benefits for fueling growth in […]

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Navigating the Future: Decarbonizing Transportation and Industry for a Greener Tomorrow

February 19, 2024

The transportation and manufacturing sectors are essential in the fight against climate change. Learn how innovations like reshoring, AI, EVs, and biofuels are driving sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In an era where the stark realities of climate change loom over us, the transportation and manufacturing sectors emerge as pivotal battlefronts in the fight […]

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