Manufacturers Alliance

Manufacturing continues to add jobs despite ongoing economic uncertainty.

According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report, U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May, including 7,000 new manufacturing positions. Fabricated metal products and transportation equipment posted some of the strongest gains, signaling continued momentum in critical industrial sectors.

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May Jobs Report: US Adds 172,000 Jobs as Employment Growth Continues Manufacturing employment increased by 7,000 last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

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Supply chain volatility isn’t slowing down—and leading manufacturers are using new technologies to stay ahead.

Join our guest experts from Protiviti to learn how organizations are using AI and digital twins to model disruption, test strategies, and make faster supply chain decisions.

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The Great Acceleration shows that the companies making real progress with AI aren’t just focused on tools and technology, they’re focused on building confidence across their workforce, from the shop floor to leadership. As AI becomes more embedded in day-to-day operations, adoption depends less on capability and more on whether people trust the outputs, the process, and the decisions being supported by it.

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U.S. steel production rose 9.4% year-over-year in April 2026, even as global output continued to soften, down 1.9% year-over-year.

In steel, as in broader industrial sectors, capacity is no longer just a function of global scale, but of responsiveness to changing trade conditions and localized investment signals.

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Global Steel Output Still Scaling Back After a full year of U.S. tariffs on imported steel, the domestic industry is steadily growing while producers elsewhere around the world continue to pare their output amid ongoing...

A sincere thank you to the sponsors of The Great Acceleration for supporting this important industry research. Your partnership helped create a platform for manufacturers to share insights, experiences, and strategies around the rapid evolution of AI in manufacturing.

This project reflects what’s possible when industry leaders come together to explore the future of operations, workforce transformation, and innovation. We’re grateful for your collaboration and leadership throughout this initiative.



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Together, we’re helping manufacturers better understand the opportunities, challenges, and real-world impact of AI adoption across the industry.

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Advanced Manufacturing Company of America (Amca) announced a $300M Series B raise and plans to expand its factory footprint while scaling its AI-powered manufacturing platform across its operations network.

The story reflects several trends shaping manufacturing today: supply chain resiliency, modernization of supplier networks, and the use of AI to accelerate engineering-to-production timelines in aerospace and defense.

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Boeing, Lockheed supplier raises $300M, plans to expand factory footprint The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America will also use the funds to expand its AI-powered product development platform across its entire operations network.