Supply Chain

Aerial view of Ultium Cells manufacturing facility with branded signage and loading docks under blue sky
Automotive
GM Joint Venture Retooling Tennessee Plant for ‘World-First’ Battery Production
The project is part of a planned $1B investment in the site.
Featured
Aerial view of modern industrial warehouse and logistics facility complex with blue and white buildings in rural landscape
Artificial Intelligence
3 Execs Outline Strategy for AI Data Center Hardware Boom
Manufacturers and infrastructure suppliers wonder how long demand can realistically remain strong.
September 30, 2026
Professional man speaking at podium during outdoor event with construction workers and modern buildings in background
Operations
Carney Accuses Cleveland-Cliffs Subsidiary of Betraying Canadian Workers
The company announced layoffs it attributed in part to U.S. tariffs.
September 30, 2026
I Stock 1441454443
Supply Chain
Cooking Oil Conspiracy Shows How Trash Can Become Treasure
The interstate criminal enterprise showed all the trappings of organized crime.
September 30, 2026
Heavy excavator creating dust cloud while mining in quarry with forested hillside backdrop
Operations
Indian-Owned Mining Company Plans $15B Steel Factory in Iowa
It is expected to produce 10 million tons annually.
September 29, 2026
Industrial steel forge with glowing molten metal and sparks in manufacturing facility
Automotive
Green Steel Maker's New Facility Will Produce 10,000 Tons of High-Purity Iron
Hertha Metals raised $134 million to support its construction.
September 29, 2026
Top Headlines
United States and Canadian flags overlapping, showing red and white stripes with stars and maple leaf symbols
From Motorcycles to Booze, U.S. Ban on $1B Worth of Canadian Imports Goes Into Effect
September 29, 2026
Aerial view of shipping port with cargo cranes, stacked containers, and docked vessel at waterfront terminal
Which 2026 Tariffs Can Manufacturers Recover?
September 28, 2026
Three professionals posing at Taiwan pavilion trade show booth with turquoise signage and exhibition displays
TiTE x IHT 2026 Brings 100+ International Buyers to Taiwan's Hardware Heartland
September 28, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer badge featuring gold eagle, shield, and Department of Homeland Security seal on uniform
Meatpacking Groups Say ICE Arrests Could Lead to Higher Prices, Revenue Loss
September 28, 2026
Christmas market stall displaying red Santa costumes, white fur trim, and holiday decorations with a young shopper browsing merchandise.
U.S., China Release Reciprocal $30B Product Lists for Tariff Cuts After Trump-Xi Meeting
September 28, 2026
Trucks at a diesel fueling station, Sept. 4, 2026, Fairview, Tenn.
Skyrocketing Diesel Prices Rattle Republicans as Midterms Approach
September 24, 2026
F-35 Lightning II fighter jet in flight with afterburners engaged against clear blue sky
Pentagon Investigates 'Shipment Issue' After China Obtains Parts From F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet
September 24, 2026
Pirelli racing tire with yellow lettering on black rubber, mounted on bright yellow wheel rim
Pirelli Bets $1.2B to Expand U.S. Plant With Autonomous Modular Robotics
September 23, 2026
I Stock 1510201599
Trump Speculates on Diesel Export Ban as High Prices Ripple Across the Economy
September 23, 2026
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, Sept 17, 2026.
Trump Shattered Canada’s Old U.S. Relationship; Carney Is Building a New One in Europe
September 22, 2026
A man rides past an operating oil pumpjack in Cabimas, Venezuela, Aug. 31, 2026.
World Leaders Grapple With Climate as Fuel Prices, AI and Disasters Complicate Things
September 21, 2026
Humanoid robots in an industrial laboratory with equipment, shelving, and blue machinery in background
Hyundai Preps Atlas Humanoids for U.S. Assembly
September 21, 2026
Latest
The Today in Manufacturing Podcast from Manufacturing.net
Sponsored
The Today in Manufacturing Podcast from Manufacturing.net
Each week, our editors discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing and their implications for the industry. 
September 17, 2026
I Stock 1387079803
Supply Chain
American Piping Products Acquired by Private Equity Firm
The company says it is one of the country’s largest suppliers of steel pipe, tubing and fittings.
September 17, 2026
I Stock 1498963198
Supply Chain
Consumer Product Giants Join Forces on Packaging R&D
The initiative aims to develop recyclable and biodegradable paper-based flexible packaging.
September 17, 2026
Military surface-to-air missile system launching illuminated rocket into starry night sky with smoke and flame
Aerospace
GM and Lockheed's Weapons-Making Pact Is Already Delivering Missile Parts
The contract was signed less than one month ago.
September 17, 2026
High-voltage electrical transmission tower silhouetted against a dramatic sunset sky with clear power lines extending outward
Energy
America's Transformer Crisis Is a Sign of What's Coming
Wait times are hitting five years, creating a massive power constraint.
September 16, 2026
Industrial worker in blue uniform monitoring robotic arms on factory assembly line with glowing AI symbol
Software
When AI Joins the Team, Decision-Making Has to Change
The biggest challenge is no longer if AI is part of the workplace, but how to manage and govern it.
September 16, 2026
White containerized Hitachi generator unit with louvered ventilation panels and electrical access doors in outdoor yard setting
Energy
Hitachi Energy Commits $528M to Expand Mississippi Transformer Operations
Hitachi invests half a billion dollars to revolutionize American transformer manufacturing and energy infrastructure.
September 16, 2026
Woman posing with vintage Brownbear electronic measurement instruments in a studio setting
Supply Chain
U.S.-Canada Trade War Straining Small Business Costs
Four companies describe the impact of being caught between tariffs and geopolitical chaos.
September 16, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to journalists as he arrives at the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council in Ottawa, Sept. 1, 2026.
Supply Chain
Why Canada? America's Northern Neighbor Seems an Unlikely Target for a Trade War
No other country on Earth buys as much from the United States.
September 14, 2026
HORSE brand dimensional metal signage mounted on white concrete building exterior with geometric design elements
Automotive
Powertrain Maker Selects Michigan for North American HQ
A developer of personal protection tech also announced a new project.
September 11, 2026
Johnson & Johnson red booth with visitors at trade show exhibition
Supply Chain
China Hopes to Agree with U.S. on Tariff Reductions at 'Early Date'
An agreement on lowering import taxes could happen soon.
September 10, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney at a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Aug. 22, 2026.
Supply Chain
Alcohol, Whey and Motorcycles in the Crosshairs of the U.S. Ban on Canadian Products
Eight different types of whey, including protein concentrates, are included in the ban.
September 10, 2026
Two workers in hard hats discussing plans at an industrial manufacturing workstation with heavy machinery and equipment
Operations
Surprise Shift in Global Manufacturing Forecast Leaves Key Markets Far Behind
Global factories are poised for growth, but consumer uncertainty threatens the recovery's stability.
September 9, 2026
Modern industrial facility complex with contemporary architecture, parking area, and landscaping under cloudy sky
Supply Chain
$1.2B Rare Earth Metal and Magnet Facility Breaks Ground in South Carolina
The 800,000-square-foot site expects commissioning to begin in 2028.
September 9, 2026
I Stock 1097641170
Automotive
U.S. Banning Dairy Products, Most Alcohol From Canada
The new limits include various Canadian wines and spirits.
September 9, 2026