Insights from Retiring Manufacturing Association Head: Navigating Success in the Industry

After 10 years leading the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association, Dave Chenevert is retiring and shared key lessons from his long career in manufacturing, stressing the importance of building strong relationships, acting as a connector and liaison among manufacturers, and deeply understanding the industry’s processes. He reflected on challenges such as the looming “brain drain” due to retirements and highlighted the need for collaboration and workforce development to secure the sector’s future.

Insight: S&P 500 Industrials moved up 1.3% over the past week, reflecting positive sentiment in the manufacturing sector.

📦 Unveiling 2025's Top 10 Manufacturing Supply Chain Stories: What You Need to Know!

Supply Chain 24/7 reflects on its favorite stories of 2025 that informed and inspired the industry. The list spans leadership, careers, technology, and the real-world challenges shaping supply chains.
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🤖 Robotic Revolution: Key Shifts in 2025 That Will Transform Manufacturing Forever

The Robot Report reviews the biggest robotics stories of 2025, from AI and humanoids to major industry shifts. Editors reflect on how automation and geopolitics reshaped the sector.
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🏭 Navigating the Downturn: Insights from Germany's Manufacturing Sector in 2025

Germany’s manufacturing sector slipped deeper into contraction at the end of 2025 as demand and exports weakened. Despite job cuts, firms remain cautiously optimistic about a 2026 recovery.
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📊 This Week's Chart

Insight: Manufacturing employment remained stable with minimal change over this period, reflecting steady labor demand in the industry.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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