Import Exposure … Wait – There’s More! As covered in my last blog, GLTAAC is now putting the most current import exposure info available describing manufacturing import exposure in the Great Lakes region on its website. Now, we will also be providing this data at the state level for the 3 states we serve – Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Here
Read moreMonthly Import Exposure Status Now Online The Great Lakes TAAC has long tracked and analyzed U.S. imports and the potential import exposure on manufacturers in our region (Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio). However, we’ve recently improved this information and are now going to make it available on our website. GLTAAC will post monthly updates, as the import data are released. At
Read moreIndiana is the most manufacturing-intensive state in the United States in terms of jobs per capita. However, like most U.S. states, it has not been immune from loss of manufacturing jobs. Many people attribute the loss of jobs to either offshoring or automation, but which is it? To help answer this question, you may want to read a recent
Read moreManufacturing Imports Continue at All-Time High Times are still good for small manufacturers. Demand is strong and most companies are busy. If a small manufacturer isn’t making money in this environment, something is wrong. At the same time, it’s important to know that manufacturing imports are at an all-time high. For the year ending 10/31/2018, the value of manufactured goods
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