Chaotic trans-Pacific shipping disruptions continue
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The familiar levers for logistics managers to manage shipping disruptions, such as alternative port routing and front-loading inventory, provide little relief in this chaotic trans-Pacific trade, reported the Journal of Commerce on Sept. 30.
Manufacturing Institute survey reports production bounceback
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
In the most recent NAM Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey, the Manufacturing Institute reports that manufacturing production has bounced back year to date, with output being the strongest since August 2019 in the latest data, exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
Commercial Construction Index reports slow recovery
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Worker shortages, materials shortages and rising costs have led to a slowdown in the post-pandemic recovery for construction contractors. The CCI score rose one point this quarter to 66.
Supply chains impacted by shortage of workers
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Fixing supply chain woes will be a long process, and many of the problems currently being experienced are due to a lack of labor. Technological advances such as automation and artificial intelligence will help companies find a solution.
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EIA projects global energy consumption and emissions will increase through 2050
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects that strong economic growth, particularly with developing economies in Asia, will drive global increases in energy consumption to grow by nearly 50% between 2020 and 2050.
Tom Wayer joins ProMation Engineering
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Tom Wayer has joined ProMation Engineering as National Sales Manager, as stated in a press release on Sept. 27.
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Emerson's Deepa Malhotra receives STEP Ahead Award
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Deepa Malhotra, director of commercial operations for Emerson’s power and water solutions business, has been recognized with a STEP Ahead Award by The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers. Malhotra is being honored alongside more than 100 women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their manufacturing careers.
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ValvTechnologies welcomes Quality Controls Inc. as a distributor
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
ValvTechnologies has picked Quality Controls Inc. (QCI) as a new distributor.
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Use social media to attract young manufacturing talent
Edited by Lori Beckman, Executive Editor
Nicole Wolter, president of HM Manufacturing and a millennial, suggests tips for creating a social media feed that attracts young people to manufacturing.
Conval names Heglund as Midwest regional sales manager
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Conval’s vice president of sales and marketing Don Bowers recently announced that Glenn Heglund of Minooka, Ill. has been appointed as Midwest regional sales manager.
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