Manufacturing

ByAlison Coleman,

Senior Contributor

ByAlan Ohnsman,

Sr. Editor

ByPaula de la Cruz,

Contributor

ByJohn Hall,

Senior Contributor

ByAnna Tong,

Forbes Staff

ByAndrea Hill,

Contributor

Fellowship For Women In Manufacturing Honors Former Labor Department Leader

The Emily Stover DeRocco Fellowship was established to empower female students at universities and community colleges seeking careers in manufacturing.

Where Supply Chain Technology's Future Takes Shape: Manifest 2026

Manifest, Supply Chain Technology conference focused on end-to-end showcase of the latest in supply chain technology and AI

How Supply Chain Disruptions Are Reshaping The Future Of Startups

Global supply chain challenges are testing startups, pushing them to innovate or risk operational setbacks and lost revenue.

AI Is Essential—So Why Are Manufacturers Still On Spreadsheets?

According to Fictiv's 2026 State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report, 95% of manufacturing leaders say implementing AI is vital to their company's future success.

How Metal 3D Printing Is Driving A Huge Suppressor Surge

Metal additive manufacturing unlocks complex designs and scalable production, placing 3D printing at the center of the suppressor market’s rapid expansion.

Tesla Semi’s Biggest Rival Might Be Its Chinese Twin

Windrose is selling a China-built electric big rig that looks an awful lot like Tesla’s Semi. Even with import duties, CEO Wen Han says it will make money in the U.S.

Six Signals From The Factory Floor About Where Manufacturing Is Headed

In many ways, what’s happening on Ohio factory floors reflects the reality facing manufacturers across the country. And right now, the picture is clear. Despite the headwinds, manufacturers are holding steady under pressure. CEOs aren’t retreating, they’re recalibrating.

When Volatility Is the Operating Environment, The Path to Stability Has to Evolve

From tariff turmoil at home to instability in the Middle East, manufacturers face operations defined by volatility and should protect their short-term balance sheets.

Democrats Must Decide Whether To Continue Opposing Tariffs After Trump

Democratic officeholders must decide whether to continue their opposition to tariffs after Donald Trump leaves the White House.

How Lilly Used AI To Crank Up Production Of Its Popular GLP-1s

Forget the drug discovery hype. Here’s how the world’s largest pharma company is seeing a payoff from AI right now.

How Businesses Shift Supply Chains In Times Of Global Conflict

As conflict rages across the Middle East, history offers lessons for entrepreneurs and small business on how to shift supply chains during global uncertainty.

How Global Conflicts Are Reshaping The Startup Playbook

As the war in Iran begins to disrupt markets and capital flows, founders and small businesses must adapt and integrate smarter risk management.

Iran Conflict Disrupts Supply Chains As Dual Chokepoint Crisis Unfolds

Operation Epic Fury forces dual shipping reroutes through Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, adding $2,000-$4,000 per container and 10-14 days. Retail faces a crisis.

Today’s The Day To Train Tomorrow’s Robot Overlords. Yesterday Would’ve Been Better.

Labor is breaking. Robots are scaling. The real bottleneck isn’t hardware, it’s orchestration. Train humans to lead machines before it’s too late.

You Can Now Rent This Robot For $1,000 Per Day

Want a robot? You can now get a humanoid robot from Agibot delivered, set up, and running for the low, low price of $1,000 a day ...

The 2026 Manufacturing Shifts You Can’t Ignore

Dave Evans shares the results of Fictiv and MISUMI's 2026 State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain - a survey of 300+ leaders on the future of manufacturing.

The Market’s Mixed Leadership May Be Rotation, Not A Recession Signal

Mega-cap winners are getting re-priced. The money is spreading into cyclical sectors, with defensives acting more like insurance than a verdict on the economy.