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Key Manufacturing Reports of 2013-2014 “Manufacturing Jobs for the Future”
– Joint Economic Committee Democratic Staff This report highlights the economic growth manufacturing experienced in 2013 and forecasts increased economic activity for 2014. Manufacturing exports in 2013 totaled $1.2 trillion—an increase of 38% from since 2009. The report also predicts an influx of jobs will return to America in 2014, not- ing that 526,000 jobs have been added since February 2010. The report also emphasizes the role policymakers will play in supporting manufacturing.
“The State of Manufacturing: A Positive Economic Outlook for 2014 and Beyond”
–National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)/ Procurian Dr. Chad Moutray, Chief Economist at NAM, forecasts a 2.8% increase in GDP for 2014, citing positive economic indicators such as low inflation, increased energy production, and productivity gains. The biggest concerns for manufacturers in the coming year, he says, are the “unfavorable busi- ness climate and government uncertainties.”
“2014 Capital Spending” – Gardner Research Gardner predicts higher spending for metalworking facilities to the tune of $7.4 billion. That’s an increase of almost 19%, driven by higher ca- pacity utilization. They’re forecasting that most manufacturers will invest in machining centers, with turning centers coming in second. Metalcutting job shops, machinery and equipment manufacturing and automotive are poised as the top-spending industries for 2014.
“Global Manufacturing Outlook” – KPMG International This report from KPMG highlights the role supply chain networks will play in increasing efficiency and cutting costs. Companies are starting to recognize the value of closer working relationships with partners and suppliers, and KPMG predicts the future of American manufacturing will rely heavily on these partnerships. The report notes that investing in R&D and innovation is a priority for manufacturers—42% expect to spend more than 4% of their revenue on innovation in 2014 and 2015.
“2013 North America Tool Shop Benchmark Survey” – Cimatron Group
In a survey of tool shop owners, Cimatron reports that tool shops re- main viable and are seeing increased competition. Those surveyed believe the price of tooling is on the rise, and plan to invest to ensure their success in 2014. Top priorities include hiring additional workers and investing in new software, with 40% of shops planning to invest more in 2014 than they did last year.
“A Growth Agenda: Four Goals for a Manufacturing Resurgence in America”
– National Association of Manufacturers It’s 20% more expensive to do business in the U.S. than it is in our top trading partners, but NAM has a plan to change that. In this report,
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they explain four goals that will turn around manufacturing, starting with making America the best place in the world for manufacturers—includes changing tax policy, implementing legal reform, modernizing infrastruc- ture, and embracing the various forms of energy available.
“Economics of the U.S. Additive Manufacturing Industry”
– National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) As manufacturers search for ways to cut costs and make advance- ments, they’re turning to additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. In this paper, Douglas S. Thomas of NIST explains the cost and time-saving ben- efits of additive manufacturing, and suggests various ways manufacturers of 3D printers can make their products more appealing.
“One Small Step for Energy Efficiency: Targeting Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers”
– American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Manufacturing accounts for roughly a third of the energy consumed in the U.S., with small manufacturers using about half of that energy alone. In this report, suggestions for cutting energy (and its associated costs) are outlined, with an emphasis on the idea that developing relationships with customers can help companies reach their energy goals.
“The Manufacturing Renaissance: Opportunities and Challenges Facing U.S. Manufacturing Today” – Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI)/Procurian
Stephen Gold, President and CEO of MAPI, lays out the four reasons why American manufacturing is on the rebound—the energy revolution, the narrowing wage gap, changing supply-chain strategy, and rising ship- ping costs. He underlines new policy as the key to the industry’s success, particularly changes to European tariffs and lower corporate tax rates.
“North American automotive supplier supply chain performance study” – PwC
As the automotive industry recovers, automotive suppliers are experi- encing profitability and growth, which PwC says should only continue as the industry is on track to reach 100 million units by 2017. In this report, PwC notes that most suppliers perform better on effectiveness than ef- ficiency, and suggests ways to improve to keep up with demands.
“Revolution Now: the Future Arrives for Four Clean Energy Technologies” – US Department of Energy.
This report examines the surge in four clean energy technologies. In recent years, costs for numerous critical clean energy technologies— wind power, solar panels, super energy-efficient LED lights and electric vehicles—have fallen significantly. The accompanying increase in deploy- ment has been truly spectacular.
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