Workforce reductions have been widespread across sectors, with 45% of companies reporting job cuts of 5-10% as a direct result of tariff-driven cost pressures.

Efforts to nearshore manufacturing out of Asia and into Mexico also slowed in 2024, as consistent access to roads, energy and water remained a "persistent challenge."

By 2030, we will see a growing divide between companies that embraced emissions reduction as a competitive advantage and those that stalled due to short-term uncertainty.

Decarbonizing supply chains requires bold action and strategic investments.

By incorporating a digital thread into their operations, industrial companies can transition from reactive decision-making to proactive strategy execution based on their data.

The lessons from the battery industry are plain: Strict rules are coming, but they also bring opportunities. 

To mitigate financial burdens, businesses must adopt a proactive approach.

The aviation industry is scrambling to adjust to new fees filtering through an aerospace supply chain that’s been shielded from tariffs for decades.

The infrastructure to educate and entice manufacturing workers simply doesn't exist, while the Trump administration has sought to deport the very people who would want those jobs the most.

While fees may not immediately impact operators because cranes can last about 20 years, there's little choice for places to buy ship-to-shore cranes elsewhere.