SME is monitoring COVID-19 as it evolves, paying close attention to the latest guidance provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Follow SME Media for up-to-date news and stories tracking the manufacturing industry and the response to COVID-19.
COVID-19: Manufacturing News and Resources
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Manufacturing ManagementAuto Industry Loses Sales, Adds Debt Because of COVID-19
June 5, 2020The global auto industry is losing sales and increasing its debt because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), consulting firm AlixPartners said in a presentation this week. -
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Manufacturing Rebounds With 225,000 Job Gain
June 5, 2020U.S. manufacturing added 225,000 jobs in May as some workers returned to work after earlier plant closings caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). -
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Manufacturing Contracts in May While Some Optimism Seen
June 1, 2020Manufacturing contracted again in May but there were signs of improvement, the Institute for Supply Management said today in a monthly report. -
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NAM Survey: Optimism Dips But Manufacturers Stay Open
May 28, 2020The National Association of Manufacturers said a survey shows that while optimism has dipped, manufacturers are staying open or have only temporarily closed operations because of COVID-19. -
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Durable Goods Orders Plunge Amid COVID-19 Disruptions
May 28, 2020Durable goods orders plunged 17.2 percent in April from the month before as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disrupted the economy, the U.S. Commerce Department said in a report today.
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COVID-19 Resources
Keep manufacturing moving during this unique time with Tooling U-SME online training solutions.
Manufacturers are mobilizing in response to COVID-19 through the Creators Respond campaign.
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The National Association of Manufacturers is responding to COVID-19 with many helpful resources.
Download the Tooling U-SME app today and have manufacturing training on the go – anytime, anywhere.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is providing relief programs to help keep manufacturing on track.
The CDC provides many helpful resources to businesses and employers in response to COVID-19.
Help Fund Online Manufacturing Education
“Stay at home” mandates have upended the educational experience for high school students across the country. Learn how the SME Education Foundation is taking action to ensure that thousands of career and technical education students at high schools across the country have access to online manufacturing education.