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Manufacturing industry
Manufacturing sector contracts for 13th straight month, but construction spending is up
Dec 1, 2023
The Institute for Supply Management’s Purchasing Managers Index showed worse-than-expected performance for manufacturing, but construction growth shone.
Why does furniture fall apart so easily?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Sep 27, 2023
Furniture used to last a lifetime. Now, not so much. But how did we get here?
The manufacturing sector is slowing. That could be a sign of a coming recession.
Jul 5, 2023
It's just over 10% of the U.S. economy but it has an outsized influence.
A U.S. manufacturing boost is causing anxiety abroad
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Jarrett Dang
Feb 20, 2023
The Biden administration's reshoring efforts, aimed largely at cutting dependence on China, dismays allies who seek U.S. investment.
Demand and prices are falling for manufactured goods
by
Justin Ho
Jan 6, 2023
Manufacturing activity contracted in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Rising interest rates are hitting manufacturing
Oct 3, 2022
Businesses are scaling back their expectations for 2023 accordingly.
China's lockdowns and other risks have companies looking to diversify supply chains
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Erika Soderstrom
and Jarrett Dang
Sep 5, 2022
Apple, among other companies, may be seeking manufacturing options in India and other emerging markets.
For public good, not for profit.
Manufacturing employment returns to pre-pandemic level
by
Justin Ho
Jul 8, 2022
Demand for manufactured goods has grown during the pandemic, but new orders have been falling in recent months.
Manufacturing delays mean retailers may consider raising prices
by
Justin Ho
Jun 3, 2021
While delays and shortages could be just short-term disruptions, tariffs, which also push up prices, are expected to remain.
Manufacturers seeking workers face competition for talent and an image problem
May 4, 2021
People have outdated ideas about manufacturing jobs and facilities, according to an executive.