With the global trade landscape in flux, having the necessary capacity close to home is more important than ever. The lineup of stories below looks at that issue through the lenses of raw materials, chip production and talent—including the canine robotic type. We hope you find some useful information there.

Speaking of useful data: If you have a few minutes, let us know what’s working for you in this labor market by taking part in this workforce strategies survey put together by our colleagues at Endeavor Business Intelligence. Together, we can better figure out how to build a stronger workforce.

— Geert De Lombaerde