The future of US industrial growth lies in biotechnology as a new pillar of domestic manufacturing. Traditional centralized manufacturing is prone to disruption and limited in innovation. Implementing the BioNETWORK, a distributed biomanufacturing platform, will fulfill executive orders and policy goals. This will enhance the bioeconomy, create new products, and

Washington government and business leaders are working to attract manufacturers of offshore wind turbines to the state. Governor Jay Inslee announced the Blue Wind Supply Chain Initiative, aiming to make Washington a preferred location for producing offshore turbine components. This partnership includes public and private sector leaders, labor groups, and

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer has announced $10 million in federal funding through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support manufacturers in accessing opportunities in the clean energy economy in the Southern Tier region. The funding will provide support and technical assistance to clean energy companies, boost

Uber has launched a package returns service called Uber Connect just in time for the holiday season. Customers can have up to five packages dropped off at a local FedEx, UPS, or U.S. Postal Service location. The service aims to reduce delays and provide a convenient option for returns.

The US is experiencing two industrial revolutions driven by technology and infrastructure investments. While attention is often given to large companies, the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in sectors like energy transition presents significant opportunities. However, these smaller businesses face challenges, including market dominance by a few major suppliers

Luxembourg-based Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) has signed a five-year deal to sell cobalt to EVelution Energy in the US starting in 2026. The move comes as investment in the electric vehicle battery supply chain in the US has increased due to President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, which

Fashion brands are under pressure to transform their supply chains as regulators threaten hefty fines. Extreme weather in major Asian production hubs, including Pakistan, India, and the US, has taken a toll on the industry with a potential $65bn loss by 2030. Upcoming regulations, such as the EU directive on

Oshkosh Corporation has announced a strategic partnership with Manufacture 2030 to help establish its science-based targets. Manufacture 2030 provides data and tools to help companies and their suppliers reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As part of the partnership, Oshkosh will offer the Manufacture 2030 platform to its top 300 suppliers, who

Automaker Stellantis has recognized 40 suppliers for their exceptional performance and commitment in 2022. Out of the 16 categories, one supplier was named 'Supplier of the Year' in each category. The event was attended by over 150 global suppliers and company leaders. The winners were chosen based on

S&P Global expects recycled battery materials to play an increasingly important role in the battery raw materials supply chain. Black mass recycling, an intermediate process that extracts critical materials like lithium, nickel, and cobalt from used batteries, can reduce the industry's carbon footprint and contribute to

Assent Inc. has launched a free Supply Chain Risk Assessment Tool for Complex Manufacturers to help them understand and mitigate supply chain risks. The tool provides manufacturers with insight into critical regulations and requirements that can lead to financial, operational, and reputational risks. Manufacturers must act quickly to remain compliant

The United States and several other countries have concluded the Minerals Security Partnership's ministerial meetings in London. The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration between the partnership, like-minded partners, and the global financial community regarding responsible investment in critical minerals. The partnership aims to build diverse, secure, and responsible

Turret Labs has announced the launch of Farm enRoll, a global SaaS platform that aims to improve compliance with the US Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) within the agro supply chain. Farm enRoll features a comprehensive Operations & Monitoring SaaS Platform for industrial farming, compliance-based milestone Micropayments, and Big Data

The US government is reportedly planning to increase restrictions on China, with Taiwanese companies like United Integrated Services being mentioned. Some subscribers have the option to save their User ID and Password for quicker log-ins on websites. This feature saves the password on the device being used to access the

UPS, FedEx, and OnTrac are implementing higher holiday fees for the peak season, while other carriers like the U.S. Postal Service are not participating. UPS will increase its demand surcharge for high-volume shippers, while FedEx will apply a fee to large customers with volume spikes. OnTrac will implement a

Import cargo volumes for the U.S.'s major container ports are expected to slow down during the holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation's (NRF) report. In August, ports handled 1.96 million TEU, a 13.5% decrease from the previous year. The NRF attributes

Forced labor in China's seafood industry, involving Uyghurs and North Koreans, is contaminating the global seafood supply chain, including products sold in the US. This was revealed in a report by The Outlaw Ocean Project. The report highlights modern slavery in China's illegal fishing fleet and

The Biden administration has issued an advisory urging businesses to conduct human rights due diligence on their supply chains in relation to forced labor of Uyghurs and other minority groups in China's Xinjiang region. The advisory warns of increased surveillance and raids on researchers studying forced labor in

A bipartisan bill called the Strategic Homeland Investment in Economic and Logistical Defense (SHIELD) Act has been introduced in the US House of Representatives. Sponsored by Reps. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), the bill aims to establish an Office of Economic and Security Preparedness and Resilience to analyze

LSQ and Infor Nexus have partnered to offer early payments to their network of international suppliers through LSQ's supply chain finance program. This partnership aims to remove barriers for non-U.S. suppliers in accessing supply chain finance programs. United Legwear, a retail apparel manufacturer, is the first to