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This Week in Logistics News (December 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

Commerce Department said Monday it plans to award $35 million to BAE Systems to quadruple production in New Hampshire for key semiconductor chips used in F-35 fighter jets and commercial satellites. Thanks for tuning in for all the logistics news. Enjoy the weekend, the holidays, and a relaxing new year.

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New Balance Has Plans for Added U.S. Manufacturing

Supply Chain Matters

Athletic and leisure footwear manufacturer New Balance has advanced plans to build the company’s sixth footwear manufacturing facility within the United States. Commenting on the Skowhegan facility expansion, Joe Preston, New Balance President indicated: “ Manufacturing has always been at the core of our company culture.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

billion in CHIPS Act funding New report pegs cost of electrifying U.S. billion funding deal with Intel , which the semiconductor giant plans to use for four new production facilities across the country. It also reduces water consumption from textile manufacturing by almost 40 percent, and energy demand by nearly 50 percent.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 29 – May 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

But I also found it interesting that Dick Morley , the father of the PLC (programmable logic controllers to you non-geeks), organized geek pride days in New Hampshire as early as 2001. I personally think that Star Wars transcends the geek world. Why do I find this interesting?

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How Do We Know National Network for Manufacturing Innovation is Working? Because China is Copying It.

GlobalTranz

In this post, Adam discusses the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation or NNMI and how it relates to the Made in China 2025 initiative. . model, aggressively integrating Internet of Things technology into manufacturing and targeting specific advanced industries in which they hope to succeed. The Rise of Chinese Manufacturing.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 31 – August 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

Varda Space Industries secures $42m for off-planet manufacturing. As Steve Banker wrote about in last week’s news roundup, the worldwide shortage of semiconductors is expected to last through the first quarter of 2023 at a minimum according to the electronics supply chain analysis firm Supplyframe. Shoppers were informed of a $9.95

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How Building Product Manufacturers Can Bounce Back in 2021

USC Consulting Group

What can building product manufacturers do to bounce back in 2021? Here are a few suggestions: Embrace the new business as usual. When the time comes to obtain material for a scheduled project, manufacturers may want to stock up. Building product manufacturers look to keep employees safe and well. Keep crew safe and well.