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GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index : Pressures Highest Level Since 2022

According to the latest GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index, produced by GEP and S&P Global, the index rose to 1.64 in April from 0.57 in March, marking its highest reading since October 2022.

ERM and Carbmee Partner to Help Manufacturers Turn Scope 3 Data into Decarbonisation Action

ERM and Carbmee have partnered to help manufacturing companies improve Scope 3 emissions management by combining AI-driven carbon intelligence with supply chain decarbonisation expertise.

ABB : Powering Europe’s Grid Future

ABB is investing USD$200 million across Europe to expand medium-voltage manufacturing capabilities, supporting grid modernisation, renewable integration, and rising electricity demand driven by digital infrastructure growth.

Bonfiglioli : Powering The Winds Of Change

Martin Broglia, Managing Director for Bonfiglioli Australia and New Zealand, outlines why stronger policy support, renewable investment, and grid modernisation are critical to Australia’s net zero transition.

Mercedes-Benz Scales Flexible EV Manufacturing with Electric GLC Ramp-Up in Bremen

Mercedes-Benz is advancing its next phase of electric vehicle manufacturing with the successful production ramp-up of the all-new electric GLC at its Bremen plant, reinforcing the importance of flexible manufacturing systems and integrated production networks in the transition to electrification.

Boeing Bolsters Army Readiness

Boeing is strengthening the US Army's Agile Sustainment through digital maintenance, resilient logistics, and integrated support services, helping improve readiness, reduce downtime, and sustain operational tempo in contested environments.

“Our Unwavering Commitment to the Future of American Manufacturing”: Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth on U.S. Investment

Anheuser-Busch is increasing its U.S. manufacturing investment to $600 million across 2025 and 2026, expanding brewery capacity, advancing supply chain operations, opening 15 technical training centers, and strengthening veteran hiring as it builds long-term resilience across its manufacturing network.

Diageo Opens $415 Million Alabama Facility to Strengthen Southern U.S. Supply Chain

Diageo has officially opened a new 360,000-square-foot manufacturing and warehousing facility in Montgomery, Alabama, as part of a $415 million investment designed to strengthen its supply network across the Southern United States.

Engineered for America : How ABB’s $100 Million New Berlin Investment Strengthens U.S. Manufacturing

ABB is spotlighting its growing U.S. manufacturing footprint through its new “Engineered for America” campaign, centred around a $100 million investment in its flagship New Berlin, Wisconsin campus and a broader push to strengthen domestic production, R&D, and workforce development.

The Billion Dollar Manufacturing Investment Behind Volvo’s New Fully Electric EX60

Volvo Cars has officially started production of its new fully electric EX60 SUV, marking a major manufacturing milestone for both the company and Sweden’s automotive sector.