Articles & News on Supply Chain Optimization

Trump’s Tariffs Dampen Manufacturing Sector Growth in 2025

  • June 13, 2025
  • News

The manufacturing recovery will now gain momentum in 2026 rather than 2025.

SEMI Announces Election of Tien Wu, ASE CEO, as International Board Chair

  • June 12, 2025
  • News

Wu and Loh will lead the SEMI International Board of Directors Executive Committee in evolving the association’s operations, programs and services worldwide.

Key Enablers of Sustainability in Logistics and Supply Chain

  • by Anna Burschik
  • June 10, 2025
  • Feature

The logistics industry stands at a crossroads, and sustainability is becoming a critical driver of transformation.

Reshoring Initiative 2024 Annual Report: 244,000 U.S. Manufacturing Jobs Were Announced in 2024 via Reshoring, FDI

  • June 10, 2025
  • News

While early 2025 job announcements are trending lower, policy stability could quickly unlock another wave of reshoring-driven investment.

Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Increased 21% Year-Over-Year in Q1 2025

  • June 6, 2025
  • News

“The global semiconductor equipment market began 2025 with a solid quarter,” said Ajit Manocha, SEMI president and CEO.

Okuma America Corporation Names Morris Group, Inc. the Okuma Distributor of the Year for Fiscal 2024

  • June 4, 2025
  • News

Mr. Brad Morris, president and CEO of the Morris Group, accepted the award on May 21, 2025, at Okuma’s annual distributor meeting.

Priorities for Reindustrialization Are to Improve Skilled Workforce, Use TCO, Prep for Geopolitical Risk

  • June 3, 2025
  • News

A new industry report reveals what government, OEMs and contract manufacturers must do to further accelerate and benefit from reshoring.

German Robotics and Automation Faces 10% Revenue Drop

  • June 2, 2025
  • News

The robotics and automation industry in Germany is expected to generate total sales of €14.5 billion in 2025.

From Concept to Completion: How Digital Twins Impact the Entire Product Lifecycle

  • by Reinfried Kößlbacher
  • May 30, 2025
  • Feature

Let's examine how digital twins are revolutionizing industry by enabling real-time simulation, optimization and predictive analytics.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive Names Allison Sabia as Recipient of 2025 Pros to Know Award

  • May 28, 2025
  • News

The award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain competitive advantage