Daily Archives: May 16, 2012

Focus on Innovation is Key to Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing

By: Rebecca Carnes, Design-2-Part Magazine As U.S. manufacturing gets molded by the current administration’s policy initiatives and the political rhetoric of presidential candidates, one thing remains clear: U.S. manufacturing needs to globally dominate if the United States is to remain … Continue reading

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Locating American Manufacturing: Trends in the Geography of Production

By: The Brookings Institution With the slight resurgence of U.S. manufacturing in the recent years—termed a potential “manufacturing moment” by some—it is important to consider not just the future of manufacturing in America but also its geography. Geographic considerations are, … Continue reading

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US Factory Output Rose in April on Stronger Autos

By: Martin Crutsinger, AP WASHINGTON—U.S. factory output increased in April, helped by a gain in auto production. Busier factories have driven stronger hiring this year and helped the economy grow.

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