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COVID-19: Manufacturing News and Resources
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Manufacturing ManagementManufacturing Jobs Surge on Motorized Vehicles
August 7, 2020Manufacturing employment surged in July on job gains in the motorized vehicle sector, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said today. -
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Manufacturing Growth Accelerates in July
August 3, 2020Manufacturing expansion accelerated in July as new orders and production rebounded, the Institute for Supply Management said today. -
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Caterpillar Profit Falls on Lower Demand
July 31, 2020Caterpillar Inc., the maker of mining trucks and heavy equipment, today reported a lower second-quarter profit after dealers reduced inventory amid slumping demand. -
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Ford Reports Profit on Gain From Investment in Autonomous Vehicle Company
July 30, 2020Ford Motor Co. said today it had a second-quarter profit thanks to a gain in its investment in autonomous vehicle company Argo AI. -
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GM Reports Quarterly Loss on Impact of COVID-19
July 29, 2020General Motors Co. today reported a second-quarter loss as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) resulted in lower vehicle sales.
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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.
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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.