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.
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.
More Manufacturers Looking To Cobots To Inexpensively Automate Tasks
Collaborative robots, more commonly known as “cobots” are gaining more widespread adoption because they’re flexible, easy-to-deploy, and can usually work near humans.
What Would A Steel Tariff Mean For Manufacturers?
A potential tarriff on imported would be steel welcome news for American steel producers, but it has been cause for alarm for some American manufacturers who are big consumers of metals.
Manufacturers Still Seek ROI For Smart Technology Initiatives
While manufactures are eager to implement smart initiatives to improve operations and increase efficiencies, the return on investment isn’t always clear.
Advanced Manufacturing Is Creating ‘New Collar’ Jobs, NAM President Says
Innovation is changing the way manufacturing looks, and while it may appear on the surface that jobs are going away, they’re shifting to roles that require new sets of skills.
Taking Lean To The Next Level
While manufacturers have used lean principles for decades to increase their productivity and reduce complexity, smart technologies can now be integrated to enhance the impact.
Falling Prices Pressure CPG Manufacturers
As consumers move more of their shopping online and seek the lowest prices, wars between mega retailers are putting a pinch on manufacturers.
Manufacturers Consider The Impacts Of NAFTA Negotiations
NAFTA negotiations could stretch into 2019. However, there could be a bumpy road ahead with "tit-for-tat" tariffs that could impact both foreign and domestic manufacturers along the way.
Urban Areas In The Southwest Are Picking Up Speed
The Southwest continues to grow as a hub for tech, finance and data centers, attracting companies with a business-friendly environment, high quality of life and relatively low cost of living.
Manufacturing And Innovation Are Thriving In The Nation’s Heartland
In this Midwest Regional Report, we look at how the region is thriving and helping businesses excel and grow.
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