As the United States economy continues to skate on the knife edge of a possible recession, battling on-again, off-again tariffs and new foreign wars spiking costs across the board, unemployment numbers remain well below historic highs. Good opportunities exist, especially in the manufacturing sector. Yet, manufacturers consistently fall short when trying to fill open positions
What comes to mind when you hear the word “factory”? Depending upon a variety of factors, such as how prevalent manufacturing is in the area where you grew up and how much experience you have with family members working in manufacturing, the word “factory” can prompt many different thoughts, images, and emotions. For some, a
As sweltering heat once again envelops large swaths of the United States, the collective hum of air conditioning units becomes the background noise of everyday life. When oppressive heat descends on your home, there’s nothing sweeter than the sound of a compressor kicking on, signaling the return of cool air flowing out of your vents.
What generation do you belong to? Are you a Baby Boomer? A Millennial? Gen Z? Gen Alpha? Beyond age, perhaps the one factor that separates the generations more than any other is technology. For example, the members of Gen X are the last to grow up with a primarily analog experience during their youth. Millennials
Between the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing trade wars being waged by the Trump administration via tariffs, the importance of manufacturing in the United States has once again taken center stage. To keep up with domestic demand for things like high-tech semiconductors, it’s more important than ever that as many things
Put yourself in the shoes of a hiring manager for a local manufacturer. Thanks to an ongoing skills gap issue, the highly skilled workers you need to fill open positions are getting harder to find. You have work that needs to be done. Because of advancements in technology, the roles you need to fill need
If manufacturers summarized the last decade, many would choose one word that simultaneously sums up their experience yet doesn’t seem powerful enough to convey the magnitude of their struggles: challenging. From the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic that snarled supply chains around the globe to the current administration’s on-again, off-again foreign trade policy driven by fluctuating tariffs,
Manufacturing in the United States boasts a long history of innovation and success. Yet, over the last several decades, we’ve seen an increasing number of products produced overseas, as global competition heats up. There are many reasons for the trends we’ve noticed in manufacturing. As technology advances, other countries have been able to catch up
The manufacturing sector in the United States continues to face an ongoing labor shortage that shows no signs of letting up anytime soon. Recent reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal a consistent pattern of nearly a half-million open manufacturing positions every month. As if that wasn’t enough of a challenge, the current administration’s
“Made in America!” Those three words evoke a range of thoughts and emotions, from simple patriotism to a belief in a higher-quality product. They’ve also become a bit of a political rallying cry. Since the beginning of 2025, American manufacturing has been in the national spotlight more than ever, largely due to the Trump administration’s
