International strategy

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought sudden and possibly permanent changes to mobility patterns in the United States. The result is short-term demand volatility coupled with long-term uncertainty for many suppliers. Here’s our analysis and tips for your post-pandemic planning.

Industry 4.0 encompasses the intelligent interconnectivity between automation, digitization, and data analytics driving recent transformative change. Mid-market manufacturers who invest in digital acceleration will better position their organizations to manage disruption and compete. Is your organization ready for connected and automated manufacturing?

U.S. firms in China are receiving increased bureaucratic attention as relations between the two countries crumble. Lou Longo explains in IndustryWeek the steps businesses should take now to address new vulnerabilities amid heightened risk.

Relocating auto operations to Mexico has advantages but comes with challenges compounded by COVID-19. Delays in the supply chain abound in these conditions, so you’ll need to be aware of where the traps lie.