by Automation Alley | Sep 22, 2026 | Manufacturing
TROY, Mich., September 22 2026 — Small manufacturers across Michigan can now access no-cost business support through the Michigan Auto Supplier Transition Program (MAST-P), following an expansion of program eligibility from six counties to all 83 counties in the...
by Automation Alley | Sep 16, 2026 | Supply Chain
Supply chains have always been about movement: materials, components, information and finished goods flowing across companies, borders and continents. But in 2026, the conversation has expanded far beyond moving products efficiently from one point to another. After...
by Automation Alley | Jun 25, 2026 | Economic / Global Trends
Shifting trade policies, geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and tariffs are causing businesses to reconsider their established sourcing and production methods. To stay competitive, control costs, maintain delivery standards, and ensure customer loyalty...
by Automation Alley | Jun 19, 2026 | Economic / Global Trends
The global manufacturing economy is entering a period of heightened uncertainty. Trade policy, tariffs, geopolitical tensions and supply chain realignment are reshaping how manufacturers source materials, evaluate risk and plan for growth. What was once primarily a...
by Automation Alley | Jun 8, 2026 | Economic / Global Trends
Trade has always been a defining force in manufacturing. Raw materials, components, finished goods, capital, talent and technology move through a global network of suppliers and customers that has grown increasingly interconnected over the last several decades. Yet...
