The latest Unions’ Rising Political Influence Shaping Campaign Strategy
As we approach the 2024 presidential election, labor unions are becoming an increasingly important factor in shaping the political landscape. Union membership may have declined from its peak of 35% in the 1950s to 11% today, but support for unions…
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In the Wake of Omicron, What Can We Expect From Supply Chains?
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. And when it comes to the current state of supply chains, “weakness is evident everywhere,” says Per Hong, partner with Kearney. Prior to Omicron, there had been signs that some supply…
Read MoreBillion-dollar Intel semiconductor chip factory headed for Ohio
According to Ohio’s Statehouse News Bureau, Intel will be building a $1 billion semiconductor chip near the town of New Albany, OH. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown (D) notes that he and fellow Ohio Sen. Rob Portman (R) have urged passage of…
Read MoreThousands of boxes littering train tracks are worsening supply chain bottlenecks
This was unexpected. Yahoo! News is reporting that thousands of boxes are littering Union Pacific’s train tracks in downtown Los Angeles. These boxes, largely due to a wave of recent thefts, are creating endless delays for consumers and merchants that likely…
Read MoreAmerican Giant doubled down on local manufacturing during the pandemic. It paid off.
Fast Company has a terrific article on how Made in America is not only feasible, but really not that tough. Bayard Winthrop, American Giant’s CEO, says it’s not as hard as you might think to manufacture in America. Since he…
Read MoreA Revolutionary New Weather Satellite is Being Made in Denver
C-NET has been running a regular series on what it means to be Made in USA. In this article, they take a trip to a massive Clean Room, run by government contracting powerhouse Lockheed Martin, where Lockheed is building a…
Read MoreHoliday Gifts Made Nearby, in Chatham, NJ
Five years ago, The Purple Aardvark opened on Main Street in Chatham, NJ. From day one, their goal was simple: sell only made in America items. At first, they were focused on selling locally-made items, but later they expanded to…
Read MoreLucky Brand To Relaunch Made In USA Jeans In 2022
The Sourcing Journal reports that Lucky Brand recently tapped two U.S. suppliers to develop a limited-edition line of men’s jeans that will launch in Summer 2022. The Made in USA jeans feature selvedge denim produced by Louisiana-based Vidalia Mills that…
Read MoreSupply Chain Crisis? Turn to Made in USA Solutions
There is a common misconception that made in USA is dead. As we have seen, especially since the beginning of Covid and our supply chain broke down, that is far from the case. Indeed, made in America manufacturing is going…
Read MoreSeasoned Executive Falon Chavous to head up Unionwear’s Supply Chain
Falon Chavous brings over a decade of supply chain experience to made in USA By Mitch Cahn Nov 29, 2021 Newark, NJ – Unionwear is pleased to announce that Falon Chavous will be heading up its Supply Chain Management. Chavous…
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