Supply & Demand Chain Executive: Survey Reveals Coronavirus' Impacts on North American Manufacturers
Thomas released a follow-up survey reporting on how the Coronavirus outbreak is affecting U.S. manufacturing. The survey is the second phase of Thomas’ February 2020 survey examined over 1,000 North American manufacturing and industrial suppliers to determine the current impact and learn more about the solutions companies are implementing to meet surging sourcing demands.
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Cloud Wars Podcast: Overcoming the Monetization of Rage - Episode 15
Tony Uphoff share with Bob Evans his thoughts on the monetization of rage that is being seen on social platforms including Facebook. They reflect on how profoundly the tech and media industries have changed over the last several decades. In the sixties, we had a print-based world and a television-based world - and that's it. Today, Facebook and other media companies have changed those dynamics.
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Assembly Magazine: Thomas Survey: Two-Thirds of Manufacturers Likely to Reshore as a Result of Pandemic
A recent Thomas survey reporting on COVID-19's impact on the U.S. manufacturing and industrial sectors reveals that 64 percent of manufacturers report they are likely to bring manufacturing production and sourcing back to North America. Additionally, the survey finds that one in four U.S. manufacturers are considering expanding industrial automation.
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Quality Digest: Automation, Reshoring Likely for North American Manufacturing
The latest Thomas Industrial Survey revealed the ongoing impacts of Covid-19 on North American manufacturing. Unsurprisingly, 89 percent of the 1,000+ North American manufacturers surveyed reported being affected by Covid-19. Business impacts include decreased demand, staffing issues, and fluctuations in the supply of materials and services.
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Forbes: Why Automation Is Crucial To Manufacturing Resiliency
Production lines have been exposed as unable to scale, incapable of reconfiguring to build the things we need most, and often, unfit even to operate in an environment with limited access. According to Thomasnet.com, sourcing for automation equipment has increased 147% year-over-year and is up more than 20% compared to last quarter.
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Cloud Wars Podcast: For Manufacturers, Rollercoaster Looking Less Scary - Episode 14
Tony Uphoff reflects on the 10th week of the pandemic and how the emotional impact may be getting a little less scary. In his discussion with Bob Evans, Tony discusses the live event business and what can be done to replace the core value of trade shows: connecting buyer and seller, meeting prospects and specing time with customers.
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Forbes: How To Lead Your Team Through Challenging Times
Thomas president and CEO, Tony Uphoff is a regular contributor to Forbes. This piece discusses how businesses can successfully maneuver through the COVID-19 pandemic by focusing on prioritizing their employees. Here are 6 lessons learned about how to lead teams during challenging times.
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Design News: How Are Manufacturers Holding Up During the Pandemic?
Thomas released a survey reporting on the impact of COVID-19 on US manufacturing and industry. The survey quizzed more than 1,000 North American manufacturers and industrial suppliers to find out how they have been affected by the global pandemic. The survey also looked at trends in a post-pandemic world.
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EETimes: Pandemic Boosts U.S. Manufacturing Revival
“The COVID-19 pandemic will fundamentally redefine how industrial companies approach their supply chains and will further advance the digital transformation of manufacturing,” predicts Tony Uphoff, president and CEO of Thomas.”
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CNBC: This is the critical link to successfully reopening the US economy
“The Covid-19 crisis has been a strong wake-up call for many companies, as it has exposed the need to diversify their supply chains, production and distribution systems,” said Tony Uphoff, president and CEO of Thomas. “As a result, many organizations will seek out new domestic sources of supply, a trend which will reshape global manufacturing for years to come.”
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