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The United States is expected to be the most competitive manufacturing nation, moving China into the number two position by 2020, according to the 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index report from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and the Council on Competitiveness.

There's been rampant noise over the last few months concerning the precipitous decline of the American manufacturing sector, this noise is much ado about nothing.

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said the prospect of rising interest rates in the United States and an economic slowdown in China were contributing to uncertainty and a higher risk of economic vulnerability worldwide.

As Europe and China show continued weakness and uncertainty, the US economy appears strong - though, as always, outside events and internal conflict may intervene, but the big question is whether the pace of productivity will pick up.

At this time last year our experts told us to expect a “gravity shift” toward economic centers in the East, but China’s sudden decline has changed all that, and it now appears that supply chains may remain in stasis worldwide.

81% of students surveyed are more convinced manufacturing provides careers that are both interesting and rewarding.

Good news for holiday retail, personal income growth may be stubbornly flat, but consumers are enthusiastic about the upcoming shopping season - Deloitte's 30th annual consumer survey suggests what customers are looking for, and what retailers can do to engage them.

The consensus from various retail holiday forecasts is that, while retailers will likely see a modest increase in sales for this year’s November–January holiday season, gains will be weaker than last year’s 5.2 percent year-over-year rise.

Joint report from Deloitte and MAPI highlights the need for manufacturing companies to take a proactive stance in managing both the expansion and optimization of their global footprints.

Supply Chain Management Review announces program sessions for the Supply Chain Outlook Summit being held on November 2-3 at the Rosemont Hilton, in Chicago, Illinois.

Reverse logistics providers can leverage analytics by collaborating closely with manufacturers that employ these capabilities to proactively sense potential product problems.

Big data and analytics in the automotive industry, a special collection of insights for automakers from our thought leaders on analytics.

Transportation management: Improving delivery performance, increasing efficiency, and reducing freight costs to drive tangible bottom-line benefits.

What are the technologies likely to impact the supply chain tomorrow? At the upcoming Supply Chain Outlook Summit, Deloitte's Scott Sopher will reveal the results of a recent survey of new technologies and their adoption rate.

Economist Brian Beaulieu sees an improving economy over the next 24 months, with forward thinking companies expanding their capabilities. Is your supply chain ready for 2017?