Manufacturers continue to expect higher input prices while holding mixed expectations regarding capital expenditure in the next six months. … READ MORE >
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Rising capex investments require ‘new collar’ workers: Spring 2022 outlook
Since the last economic recession, the industrial sector has lagged others in capital goods investments, but 2021 saw record industrial spending in this area as companies played catch-up. This elevated spending could have important implications for the industry’s future, especially on the labor front. … READ MORE >
Equipment as a service – a potential capex solution during a slowdown?
In today’s world of subscription models – streaming videos and music services, household essentials, food preparation – why not apply that concept to industrial machinery? Especially during a manufacturing slowdown when uncertainty is stalling capital investment, the concept – known as equipment as a service — could be a solution for new projects or could support ongoing or experimental projects. … READ MORE >