U.S.-based manufacturing, tariffs

Localizing for Profit: Making the Case for U.S.-Based Manufacturing

The Trump administration’s recent tariffs on automotive imports from Mexico and Canada have injected significant uncertainty into North American supply chains. While a temporary exemption for USMCA-compliant vehicles offers short-term relief,...
FDA leadership, FDA

How the New FDA Leadership Impacts Life Sciences and CPG Manufacturers

Authors: Stephen Dombroski, QAD Director of Consumer Markets, and Robyn Coward, QAD Director of Life Sciences A new leader of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) signals a period of potential...
Industrial manufacturing

Manufacturing Disruptions are Inevitable but Never Routine

Recently, it has been popular to focus on major disruptive events that challenge manufacturing enterprises. Unpredictable events such as pandemics or geopolitical shifts are certainly disruptive but ultimately result in very...
Customer collaboration, Magna

Inside Magna’s Strategy: Winning Business Through Early Customer Collaboration

In the fast-paced world of automotive manufacturing, the role of a Customer Chief Engineer is evolving. Gone are the days of simply reacting to customer demands. Today, it's about proactive collaboration,...