Industrial Engineering: Research Guide

A four-step process – what, where, whom, how – can identify supply chain options that allow manufacturers to diversify away from China sourcing.

The finalized award comes after a preliminary agreement announced in February and means that funds can begin flowing when milestones are reached.

Three experts in trade policy and supply chain share tips to avoid problems down the road.

The funds will go towards improving and electrifying port infrastructure, the White House said in a statement.

Quartz mining in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, highlights the problem of 'single point of failure.'

CEO Bill Brown wants consolidation as part of the company’s “long journey” to becoming more efficient.

The steel industry is responsible for 7% to 9% of global C02 emissions. Much of it is Scope 3.

"With the longshoremen’s strike now in effect, the disruption to our supply chain is both immediate and far-reaching," says Transportation Intermediaries Association President...

More variables and increased complexity require new kinds of attention and expertise.

The Teamsters union said it would comply with the ruling but that it would also file an appeal in federal court.

The shutdown will likely transfer a portion of the railway freight to trucking’s spot market.

Climate change, geopolitical risks, transportation disruptions and material shortages have made ‘normal’ obsolete.

A possible new reservoir, a new slot allocation method and a steady increase in booking slots and maximum allowable draft.

Supply chain management (SCM) is often viewed by small and medium-sized manufacturers as a cost-driven, transactional function. But the cyclical nature of disruptions highlights...

How M&I organizations can use a B2B marketplace to take better control over indirect spend, streamline procurement processes, save money, and gain a competitive edge.

Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy John Podesta says the awards are "tackling the existential threat of climate change by cutting pollution from ...

Over half of supply chain workers who report ineffective IE&D practices at their company say they often feel burned out, according to the report.

Procurement teams that put the effort into better supplier relationships can reap the benefits all year long.

IndustryWeek editors cover those stories and rising optimism from manufacturing executives and the latest developments in wireless data.

There are two primary reasons to keep supply chain leadership in the strategic, holistic lens of the C-suite rather than your purchasing department. You know the first &...

Why is the pharma industry hesitant to build a domestic supply chain?

Jabil's 2024 supply chain survey finds that as manufacturers journey from recovery to resilience, they must consider how to thoughtfully integrate technologies like AI and automation...

Moving the nearly 1,000-foot container vessel is a major step in reopening the key shipping channel.

Also, nearshoring, sustainable product design and U.S. biomanufacturing.

Auto manufacturers are among the many supply chain leaders who want to diligently track and trace parts, finished goods and even packaging as fulfillment – and financial – burdens...

Editors covering infrastructure, safety, bridge construction, commercial equipment and shipping discuss the ongoing crisis in Maryland.

Manufacturing, supply chain, construction equipment, safety and road and bridge experts discuss the tragedy in Maryland.

The Port of Baltimore's vehicles terminals moved over 750,000 vehicles in 2022, Automotive Logistics reports.

Experts analyze the current conditions of maritime trading routes and their impacts on manufacturing.

How can the U.S. best surge its industrial production capacity with the Industry 4.0 divide between haves and have nots?