Supply ChainsFeatures Why procurement matters more than ever in manufacturing. By Amy Worth 5 August 20265 August 2026 Iain Amazon Business, Amy Worth, Procurement 5 min read Procurement is no longer just a ‘back office’ function. Today it’s one of the effective ways... Read more
Supply ChainsManufacturingNews What China’s industrial overcapacity debate means for US manufacturers 31 July 202631 July 2026 Ross Prudames China, Manufacturing, Tariffs, Trade 5 min read China's industrial overcapacity debate is influencing far more than trade policy. For US manufacturers, it raises... Read more
Supply ChainsManufacturingNews Why reducing reliance on China could cost the West $23.6 trillion 14 July 202614 July 2026 Ross Prudames China, Global Trade, Manufacturing, Supply Chain 5 min read Governments want more resilient supply chains, but replacing China's manufacturing ecosystem could cost the US, Europe... Read more
Supply ChainsManufacturingNews Trade uncertainty pushes more Canadian manufacturers to consider moving south 8 July 20268 July 2026 Ross Prudames Canada, Manufacturing, Trade, US 7 min read Canadian manufacturing is showing signs of recovery, but investment confidence tells a different story. New survey... Read more
Supply ChainsMineralsNews Why Alcoa is doubling down on upstream aluminum 8 July 20268 July 2026 Ross Prudames Alcoa, aluminum, Aluminum Industry, Bauxite, Mining 5 min read Alcoa's proposed acquisition of South32's aluminum assets is more than one of the industry's largest deals... Read more