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Business Development News, Industry Trends and Resources

Use the links below for valuable industry statistics, data and resources.

 

Business Development News & Industry Trends

Get the latest industry forecasts, ideas for business development, and details about target industries like medtech, aerospace, automotive, energy and more.

View all Business Development News & Industry Trends here.

Industry Resources

AgieCharmilles supports numerous industry organizations. Use this handy list to learn more about metalworking associations across the country.

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Careers in Manufacturing

A career in tooling and machining probably isn't what you think it is. Dark, dingy, dirty rooms full of grease are a thing of the past. Today's shops are clean and high-tech.

Learn more about an exciting, prosperous career in tooling and machining here.

S.W.O.T.

S.W.O.T. (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat) analysis is an effective tool to help you take inventory of your shop’s position in the global economy. It allows you to maximize your potential for profit.

Start you own S.W.O.T. analysis here.

Reshoring Initiative

The purpose of the Reshoring Initiative is to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States from off-shore sources. The Initiative helps manufacturers recognize the profit and loss impact of off-shoring in the face of higher transportation and fuel costs, higher wage rates and reject rates in developing countries.

Learn more about the Reshoring Initiative here.