2024 Manufacturing Economy First Half Checkup

Join us as we explore the impact of high interest rates, inflation, and strong consumer spending on expansion plans. Our economic experts will lend insights into the potential impact of federal infrastructure and technology investments, the growth of organized labor and the role of automation in addressing labor shortages.

This webinar was originally broadcast on June 20, 2024.

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Summary

Interest rates remain high with little hope for immediate relief, thanks to strong consumer spending, coupled with higher-than-targeted inflation and strong jobs numbers. What does that mean for manufacturers looking to expand operations? How is the North American economy performing for the manufacturing sector? And, most importantly, what should we expect in the second half of the year?

IndustryWeek editors have recruited a panel of economic experts to discuss these questions and others, such as the state of the labor market and what companies can do about staffing challenges. Join us for this free webinar that will address topics such as:

How long we should expect interest rates to remain elevated
The impact the federal infrastructure and technology investments could have on manufacturers
Organized labor growth with unions pushing into new territories
The role automation technologies can play in addressing labor shortages

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