Manufacturing

"Plus-size women make up more than half the market, and yet, plus-size clothes only make up 19% of all apparel on the market," says Elizabeth Segran, senior staff writer at Fast Company.

Claudia Smukler of Mother Jones explains the unique obstacles to producing a print magazine in this economy.

Just four companies make most of the baby formula in the U.S. After a recall and plant closure at one, there's not enough supply to meet the need.

As one region after another locks down, companies struggle and delays hinder the production and transportation of goods.

The Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania has a booming manufacturing sector and is fast becoming a major logistics hub.

After a pandemic, trade war and rising wages, many manufacturers have been looking for other options outside of China.

Fewer goods coming from China during its lockdown and more trucking companies have helped.

There are fewer roadblocks for manufacturers recently, but economists say increased domestic production won't necessarily lead to lower prices in the U.S.

China’s zero-tolerance approach to the virus is affecting American as well as Chinese companies.

Orders for core capital goods hit a 40-year high in January. That’s because demand for manufactured goods is still high.