Industrial production in the U.S. moved in a positive direction in November, aided in part by the end of the nationwide strike at General Motors that spanned over September-October. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! According to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monthly industrial production […]
Category: Manufacturing
MetalMiner Rewind: The age of the skills gap in U.S. manufacturing
As the year draws to a close, it’s a good time to take a look back at some of the commentary here on MetalMiner from this calendar year. One such example is our coverage of the “skills gap” in U.S. manufacturing was the subject of a recent webinar hosted by Avetta with MetalMiner’s participation. Earlier this year, […]
This Morning in Metals: Steel imports rise; U.S.-China trade talks continue
This morning in metals news, the U.S. Census Bureau reported October steel imports increased from the previous month, U.S.-China trade talks continue and industrial production declined in October. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Steel imports rise According to the U.S. […]
Week in Review: ArcelorMittal Closures, Platinum Demand and a Call for a Section 232 Sunset
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including our coverage of: ArcelorMittal’s plant closure in South Africa, the oil price outlook, U.S. steel capacity utilization and steel prices, CAMMU’s call for a Section 232 sunset provision, and […]
Avetta webinar delves into the skills gap in the U.S. manufacturing sector
In the age of the “skills gap” in manufacturing, how do manufacturers find the right talent for their open positions? Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Furthermore, what can be done to close that gap? Supply chain risk management firm Avetta […]
U.S. Electronics Manufacturers Express Concern Over Tariffs
Numerous companies have expressed concern over the U.S.’s tariffs over the last year and change, in many cases citing the tariffs when referring to gloomy earnings forecasts or workforce reductions. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. From beverage can makers to […]
This Morning in Metals: Sign Up for MetalMiner-Avetta Webinar on Hiring in Manufacturing
This morning in metals news, this week’s MetalMiner-Avetta webinar is fast approaching, global steel industry groups demand action on steel excess capacity, and Anglo American released its third-quarter production results and full-year guidance revisions. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Sign […]
This Morning in Metals: MetalMiner Webinar to Explore Manufacturing Talent Gap
This morning in metals news, an upcoming MetalMiner webinar will explore the challenges manufacturers face in talent acquisition, the nickel price continues to fall after a hot summer and miner BHP released its production results for the quarter ending Sept. 30. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and […]
MetalMiner Webinar: How Can Manufacturers Confront the ‘Skills Gap’?
Manufacturers today are grappling with a shortage of people. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Much ink has been spilled about the contemporary skills gap, which has forced manufacturers to go to new lengths to fill positions in their operations. Given […]
Over Half of Executives Surveyed by Reshoring Institute Considering Reshoring — But Challenges Persist
As global supply chains twist and turn amid economic pressures, including the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, much attention has been paid the phenomenon of reshoring. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Simply put, reshoring is the practice of bringing manufacturing back […]
