The government has agreed to cover the ongoing wages and costs of the plant while a buyer is sought.

The U.S. wind industry is heavily dependent on imports for parts such as blades, drivetrains and electrical systems, coming from Mexico, Canada and China.

Such a move would represent one of the most significant government interventions in a U.S. company since 2008's rescue of the auto industry.

$250 million will go toward recovering minerals from industrial byproducts, while $500 million will be used to expand U.S. mineral and material processing for battery manufacturing and recycling.

The latest Producer Price Index, seen as a potential bellwether for the prices consumers may see in the months ahead, jumped 0.9% from June, lifting the annual rate to 3.3%.

GE says five-year expansion plan will create 1,000 jobs across five states and ensure its continued legacy as American manufacturing and appliance innovator.

Ford CEO Jim Farley touted the initiative as "the most radical redesign of how we manufacture cars since the Model T."

Organizations that embrace additive manufacturing as infrastructure, not just as an experimental tool, will be positioned to lead in the decade ahead. 

All eyes will now be turning to the issue of transshipment.

By all means, consider embracing technology to supercharge all aspects of your supply chain. But never underestimate the power of human-driven partnerships to yield the best and most valuable results.