August ’22 at-a-glance … supply chain
The ocean shipping landscape is growing increasingly complicated during what is already a busy shipping season. The Federal Maritime Commission […]
$52.7 billion allocated to support U.S. semiconductor manufacturing
Congress passed and President Biden signed the $52.7 billion Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act of […]
August ’22 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade
NAFEM delivered strong testimony on the negative economic impacts of Section 232 and 301 tariffs on members to the U.S. […]
Leading companies focus on aligning and collaborating to optimize supply chain costs
In its latest research. Gartner identifies Five Levers for Optimizing Supply Chain Costs. The full report offers a framework for […]
Back-to-school season presents family challenges employers can help address
Children returning to school demands a period of adjustment for working parents. Employers who are empathetic and flexible can increase […]
UL rebrands its three organizations
UL recently rebranded its three organizations to further clarify the role of each. The existing UL Certification Marks remain unchanged. […]
July ’22 at-a-glance … supply chain
Despite the July 1 contract expiration, negotiations continue between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), representing employers at 29 ports along […]
NAFEM addresses impact of Section 232 and 301 tariffs with Int’l Trade Commission
More than 85% of NAFEM members responding to a recent survey report that tariffs are impacting their abilities to control […]
July ’22 at-a-glance…regulations
New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) sought feedback by June 30 on the potential expansion of Part 404 or […]
July ’22 at-a-glance … materials & handling
Companies importing certain aluminum products need licenses to do so after June 28 under the Department of Commerce’s (DOC) new […]