Stories Tagged as
Manufacturing
The growing push for size inclusivity in fashion faces some obstacles
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Anais Amin
Jun 28, 2022
"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.
When you need 70,000 pounds of paper a month and the supply chain is in chaos
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Anais Amin
Jun 15, 2022
Claudia Smukler of Mother Jones explains the unique obstacles to producing a print magazine in this economy.
More than 40% of baby formula out of stock, data company says
May 13, 2022
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.
China's zero-COVID policy is sending ripples through the world economy
May 9, 2022
As one region after another locks down, companies struggle and delays hinder the production and transportation of goods.
Allentown region moving on from the days when the steel industry collapsed
May 5, 2022
The Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania has a booming manufacturing sector and is fast becoming a major logistics hub.
Shifting supply chains settle on Mexico
May 2, 2022
After a pandemic, trade war and rising wages, many manufacturers have been looking for other options outside of China.
There's more free capacity on trucks. That means supply chains may be loosening.
by
Justin Ho
Apr 15, 2022
Fewer goods coming from China during its lockdown and more trucking companies have helped.
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What's the connection between domestic manufacturing output and consumer prices?
by
Justin Ho
Apr 15, 2022
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 COVID outbreak causing new manufacturing slowdowns
by
Matt Levin
Mar 14, 2022
China’s zero-tolerance approach to the virus is affecting American as well as Chinese companies.
Demand for manufacturing equipment continues to grow
by
Justin Ho
Mar 1, 2022
Orders for core capital goods hit a 40-year high in January. That’s because demand for manufactured goods is still high.