Craig Guillot
Craig Guillot is a business writer based in New Orleans, La. His work has appeared in Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, CNNMoney.com and CNBC.com. You can read more about his work at www.craigdguillot.com.
Manufacturers Interested In Blockchain, Not Yet Ready to Adopt
Manufacturers that rush implement blockchain too quickly may face wasted spending, failed innovation and bad decisions. On the other hand, those who wait too long may be left behind in the wave of innovation.
Many Manufacturers Still Falling Short in Cybersecurity
Despite the constant news about the growing cyber threats in the manufacturing industry, many manufacturers are still falling short in cybersecurity planning.
Tariffs Shake Up The Solar Manufacturing Industry
Four months after the U.S. announced tariff increases on solar cells and modules from China, the industry continues to respond with new investments while also preparing for flat growth in the future.
Manufacturers Struggle With Adoption Of Digital Supply Networks
While there are great benefits to digital supply chains, many manufacturers have challenges harnessing data and putting it in practice.
Could Human Organs And Tissues Be The Next Frontier Of Manufacturing?
As 3D printing technologies and new materials open the doors for increasingly complex products, we’re on the verge of manufacturing life-saving products that could alter the course of history.
Could Africa Be The Next Auto Manufacturing Hub?
With a rapidly-growing population, an overall growing economy and relatively few vehicles per residents, Africa may be the next hot auto market.
Manufacturers Firing Robots, Re-hiring Humans
While manufacturers continue to use robots to automate processes and boost efficiencies, some still see the human worker as a superior resource for its flexibility and ability to adapt.
Skills Gap A Major Barrier To Expanded Use Of Additive Manufacturing
For all the talk about additive manufacturing being a game-changer for the industry, it hasn’t seen the adoption one would have expected.
2018 Regional Report: The Northeast
While the northeast trails other regions in GDP growth, there are notable bright spots.
What A Trade War With China Could Mean For U.S. Manufacturers
Beijing has responded to President Trump's tariffs on roughly $50 billion worth of Chinese goods by increasing tariffs on 128 U.S. products.
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