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💴 This Week in Manufacturing

We’ve talked about the snarls and publicity of supply chains before, and that just raised more questions. So today, we have some answers. Sustainment presents the Supply Chain Excellence Assessment! This complimentary tool can help organizations get to the bottom of their inefficiencies with actionable insights in minutes.

Sustainment is dedicated to modernizing American manufacturing and this latest release is another step toward a brighter, more efficient future. Our newsletter today is designed around this supply chain theme. Dive into the profile to learn more about the tool and how it can benefit your team today. 

This week’s first podcast, from The Manufacturing Report, details the possibilities of a bio-based product and the global supply chains involved. The second podcast, The Manufacturing Executive, covers the buying and selling of manufacturing businesses.

Our headlines this week highlight the various stages of the supply chain across industries from recycling, to production, the people behind the processes, and more.

Finally, this week’s Social Video details the history and possibilities of a Made in America supply chain. Our Fun Fact covers the technology upgrades ahead for supply chains.

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⚙ Manufacturing Headlines

• Origin Materials begins PET cap production for increased recyclability [Packaging Insights]

• Innovation and Sustainability Reshaping Supply Chain in 2025 [Retail Touch Points]

• New supply chain evaluation for manufacturers [CompanyWeek]

• As U.S. Battery Production Doubles, EV Future Is Cloudy [Wards Auto]

• Metal producer entering solar with steel racking production [PV Tech]

• Testing ULC Technologies solar construction robots [The Robot Report]

SUPPLY CHAIN

♨️ New Supply Chain Evaluation Tool

In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, supply chain professionals face an overwhelming mix of challenges and opportunities.

The Supply Chain Excellence Assessment is a strategic tool built for leaders who want to quickly analyze, diagnose, and optimize their supply chain operations. Unlike complex, time-consuming audits, this assessment provides immediate feedback to help teams pinpoint bottlenecks, enhance workflows, and elevate performance without costly consulting fees.

With just a few clicks, users clearly understand where they are on their journey toward operational excellence and receive tailored recommendations to improve efficiency in their supply chain efforts.

Upshot: Sustainment’s release of this complimentary assessment reaffirms its focus on operational excellence at the core of every strategic supply chain leader’s vision.

FROM THE FEED

📱What does “Made in America” truly mean?

🤨Did You Know?

45% of supply chains

are set to go mostly autonomous by 2035.

^{Source: Fit Small Business}

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