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October ’24 at a glance … taxes, tariffs & trade

In an unexpected move, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a negative determination regarding countervailing and anti-dumping duties on […]


11.21.2024

Accelerating AI to accelerate productivity and efficiency 

Gallup finds the employees use AI mostly for ideation (41%), information consolidation (39%) and task automation (39%). Nearly half (49%) […]


11.21.2024

Building a leadership bench 

McKinsey offers an overview of traits and practices required to succeed as a leader and a look at a model […]


11.21.2024

Congressional calendar

Both chambers of Congress are in session Dec. 3 – 19. The Senate also is in session Nov. 22 and […]


11.21.2024

November ’24 at-a-glance … regulations

The new Department of Labor overtime rule set to take effect Jan. 1, 2025 has been overturned. U.S. District Judge […]


11.21.2024

November ’24 at-a-glance … energy

Final energy-efficiency standards for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment (CRE), Automatic Commercial Ice Makers (ACIM) and Walking Coolers/Freezers are with the White […]


11.21.2024

November ’24 at-a-glance … environment

Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, imported or domestically manufactured stand-alone retail food refrigeration units must use a refrigerant with a GWP […]


11.21.2024

Reach out to elected officials via the NAFEM Advocacy Action Center  

The Advocacy Action Center makes it easy to communicate with elected officials. Current campaigns in the Center address:  Making the […]


11.20.2024

Social Purpose Spotlight – Cadco, Ltd.

In NAFEM’s monthly Social Purpose Spotlight, one member company’s social purpose story is featured. Perhaps reading about the creativity and […]


11.14.2024

Shaking Up the Factory Floor with Digital and AI 

The Boston Consulting Group (BCP) reports that despite all the benefits digital and AI can deliver on the shop floor, most manufacturers […]


10.23.2024