This paper analyzes the root causes of the manufacturing labor shortage and proposes immediate and long-term strategies to close the gap. It offers actionable workforce solutions, including dynamic staffing, travel labor, and rebranding manufacturing careers.

Based on exclusive survey data, this report outlines how U.S. manufacturers are adapting labor strategies amid policy volatility and staffing shortages. It highlights the increasing reliance on short-term, specialized labor to safeguard productivity and manage operational risk.

This paper explores how reshoring and nearshoring are reshaping the U.S. supply chain as manufacturers respond to labor costs, political instability, and supply chain risk. It examines major economic trends, policy shifts, and the long-term strategic implications for manufacturers operating in or near the U.S.