As the conflict between the U.S. and Israel, and Iran intensifies, trade in the Middle East is facing major disruptions. These disruptions have already begun to impact global supply chains, especially for industries reliant on Middle Eastern oil and liquid natural gas for production. Many U.S. manufacturers are bracing for

Last updated on February 17th, 2026Over the last several years, artificial intelligence has expanded and evolved to a point we may never have imagined was possible. The widespread adoption of traditional AI tools, followed by generative AI technology (like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot), has opened up a whole

Last updated on January 19th, 2026Among the many wins for U.S. manufacturers as a result of the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in July 2025 is the creation of a new temporary deduction for certain property used in production and manufacturing. Section 168(n) of the One

The “No Tax on Overtime” rule, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July, has created a temporary federal income tax deduction for qualified overtime pay. The deduction—which applies retroactively to overtime pay earned beginning January 1, 2025, and extends through December 31, 2028—imposes new reporting and

The skilled labor shortage remains a leading concern among manufacturers throughout the U.S.—and as more companies embrace Industry 4.0, the demand for workers with advanced technology skills will continue to rise. A 2024 study predicts that as many as 3.8 million positions will open in U.S. manufacturing before 2033, and

Last updated on September 5th, 2025The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted in early July, imposes sweeping changes across the U.S. tax code. Our most recent article focused on the provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA) most relevant to manufacturing companies. One of the most significant provisions for

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act—or the OBBBA for short—was signed into law in early July, implementing several significant tax law changes. The act’s provisions will have impacts on businesses across a wide range of industries. Here is a list of tax law changes and updates under the OBBBA that

Last updated on July 24th, 2025Amid tariffs, trade wars, and continuing geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions remain one of the primary concerns among manufacturers in 2025. Let’s look at some of the supply chain-related challenges manufacturers are currently facing, as well as some of the ways businesses are attempting to