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[INFOGRAPHIC] Alexander Hamilton: A US Manufacturing Visionary

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: This is a blog and infographic from The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). manufacturers to help the>m create and retain jobs, increase profits, and save time and money. Alexander Hamilton: The First Government Expert & Champion on Manufacturing.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

Starting next week, Amazon will start actively recruiting existing small businesses in 23 states including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, and Washington. percent), manufacturing (4.5 percent).

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Rivian’s Q2 Production and Delivery Performance Impresses Wall Street

Supply Chain Matters

Improved Operational Performance Earlier this month, EV automotive and parcel van start-up producer Rivian Automotive announced that in the latest quarter, the EV maker produced 13,992 vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois and delivered 12,640 vehicles during the same period. and Europe.

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Ooh, Scary Stuff, Kids. Tales from the Supply Chain Crypt.

Kinaxis

In fact, National Retail Federation’s annual survey estimates that enthusiastic celebrators will spend an estimated 8.4 You could say the pressure’s on for retailers to deliver the costumes, treats and decorations demanded by the estimated 171 million Americans planning to partake in Halloween festivities. Halloween is big business.

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Rivian Has Done its Supply Chain Basics Homework

Supply Chain Matters

Background In prior Supply Chain Matters commentaries focused on Rivian , we have pointed out the various challenges and struggles for introducing a uniquely designed SUV and pick-up truck, while fulfilling the volume delivery needs related to a supply contract with online retail platform provider Amazon for customized EV delivery vans.

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How will U.S. Ban on Microbeads Affect CPG Manufacturing

RFgen

manufacturers will no longer be allowed to use tiny plastic materials called microbeads in health, hygiene and beauty products. Illinois was the first in an attempt to keep microbeads out of the great lakes. In 2017, the national ban on microbead manufacturing will begin. In the near future, U.S. Looking for an Alternative.

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How will U.S. Ban on Microbeads Affect CPG Manufacturing

RFgen

manufacturers will no longer be allowed to use tiny plastic materials called microbeads in health, hygiene and beauty products. Illinois was the first in an attempt to keep microbeads out of the great lakes. In 2017, the national ban on microbead manufacturing will begin. In the near future, U.S. Looking for an Alternative.