Reshoring of manufacturing to the United States

Reshoring of manufacturing to the United States and a Rubik's cube solved in .103 seconds.     NPA Insights, June 2025   Hi all!Reshoring U.S. manufacturing is once again in the spotlight as trade policies shift, tariffs evolve, and geopolitical tensions rise. Yet...

The U.S. and China 90-day tariff truce

The U.S. and China 90-day tariff truce and robots making burgers in 27 secs     NPA Insights, May 2025   Hi all! In April 2025, container shipments from China to the U.S. fell sharply following the imposition of steep U.S. tariffs, including a 145% levy on Chinese...

Tariffs just dropped…

Tariffs just dropped... and bringing lunch from home is back     NPA Insights, April 2025   Hi all!I hope the headline made you feel better for a brief second. :-)Unfortunately, the tariff situation remains tough and hasn't changed, but we are here to help. On a...

How to navigate and mitigate the impact of tariffs

How to navigate and mitigate the impact of tariffs and robots in manufacturing sectors means a decrease in injuries     NPA Insights, March 2025   Hi all! Massachusetts' economic outlook took a steep turn in February, with the AIM Business Confidence Index dropping...

The Pivotal moment for manufacturing & supply chains

The Pivotal moment for manufacturing & supply chains and a private aircraft breaking the sound barrier     NPA Insights, February 2025   Hi all!Coming out of the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting last month, one takeaway was clear: Manufacturing and supply chains...