Fictiv Releases 11th Annual State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report
New Research Shows AI, Digital Platforms, and Regional Resilience Are Reshaping Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leadership SAN FRANCISCO— Fictiv, a global supply chain and manufacturing company, and MISUMI Global, a leading global supplier of mechanical components and manufacturing services, today released the 11th Annual State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report, a survey of over 300 senior […]
CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY Opens Registration for 2026 Service Excellence Awards
PEACHTREE CITY, GA – CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY today opened registration for its annual Service Excellence Awards (SEAs) for EMS providers and electronics assembly equipment, material, service, and software suppliers. Now in its 34th year, the SEAs honor companies for excelling in the critical area of customer service, permitting participants to benchmark customer service against their peers. […]
President Sheinbaum urges calm after cartel boss’s death triggers unrest across Mexico
President Claudia Sheinbaum urged Mexicans to remain calm and stay well-informed after a federal operation targeting Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes triggered a violent response from cartel henchmen. The federal Defense Ministry said that Oseguera died while being transported by air to Mexico City after he was wounded by federal forces […]
Supreme Court Invalidates IEEPA Tariffs: Implications and Next Steps
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6–3 decision (in Learning Resources v. Trump) holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. This update from Pillsbury Global Trade and Sanctions team explains the impact.
ECIA Issues Industry Alert on Minnesota PFAS Regulation
Global Industry Practices Committee (GIPC) warns members that action is required by July 2026 Atlanta — ECIA has issued an Industry Alert from its Global Industry Practices Committee (GIPC) experts to update members on an environmental regulation that will impact members. Minnesota’s PFAS law—often called “Amara’s Law” (Minn. Stat. § 116.943)—creates one of the most […]