MADI Blog

Workforce Mobilization as a Supply Chain Strategy in the Defense Industrial Base

m.vincent@madicorp.com (Michele Vincent) — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Sustained defense investment is reshaping the U.S. industrial base. Production requirements are increasing across aerospace, shipbuilding, munitions, and advanced manufacturing as modernization programs expand and long-term procurement visibility improves.

The Defense Industrial Base Faces a Workforce Readiness Constraint

m.vincent@madicorp.com (Michele Vincent) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:45:00 GMT

The FY27 defense budget request, estimated at approximately $1.5 trillion, signals the beginning of a sustained expansion cycle across the United States defense industrial base.

National Oil Bargaining Talks Continue With Marathon & USW

m.vincent@madicorp.com (Michele Vincent) — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:08:08 GMT

National Oil Bargaining Program Update: What Marathon Negotiations with the United Steelworkers Mean for U.S. Refining Operations

The National Oil Bargaining Program (NOBP) is once again shaping the future of the U.S. refining and petrochemical industry as negotiations between theUnited Steelworkers (USW) and 26 major employers, such as Marathon Petroleum, BP, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Valero Energy, Phillips 66, and Shell move through a critical phase. With labor agreements covering roughly two-thirds of U.S. refining capacity, the outcome of these talks carries significant implications for refinery operations, workforce stability, and supply chain continuity nationwide.

Aerospace & Defense Labor Shortage Solutions for 2026

m.vincent@madicorp.com (Michele Vincent) — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:15:00 GMT

The U.S. Aerospace & Defense Industry Faces a Workforce Inflection Point

The U.S. aerospace and defense industry enters 2026 with momentum that few sectors can match. Commercial aviation demand continues its post-pandemic recovery. Business aviation activity remains well above historical norms. Defense spending is expanding as the United States and its allies respond to heightened geopolitical risk, replenish inventories, and accelerate next-generation capabilities across autonomy, space, cyber, and advanced weapons systems.

Manufacturing Labor Shortages in 2026

m.vincent@madicorp.com (Michele Vincent) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:45:00 GMT

Manufacturing labor shortages and supply chain challenges are reshaping how U.S. manufacturers plan production, staffing, and growth in 2026. After a turbulent stretch of trade uncertainty, shifting policies, fluctuating demand, and rising labor constraints, the Deloitte 2026 Manufacturing Industry Outlook confirms one critical truth:

The U.S. Manufacturing Labor Shortage: Causes & Solutions

m.vincent@madicorp.com (Michele Vincent) — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:07:17 GMT

Manufacturing is an important sector of the American economy, and in recent years, the industry has been facing a significant labor shortage. This has been a growing concern among industry leaders, as they worry about the impact this shortage could have on production and economic growth.

According to a report by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute, an estimated 2.1 million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by 2030 and the cost of those missing jobs could potentially total $1 trillion in 2030 alone. However, the shortage is already being felt by manufacturers across the country.

As you read along, we will be covering what is causing the labor shortage in manufacturing, how it is impacting American manufacturing, as well as labor shortage solutions.

Top Manufacturing Podcasts To Subscribe To In 2024

kmcmasters@madicorp.com (Kendra McMasters) — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 17:58:59 GMT

Manufacturing podcasts are great educational sources for business leaders because they can listen to them while multitasking whether commuting, on a jog, or at work. Podcasts are suited for busy professionals looking to stay current with industry changes and trends. Every business leader should prioritize educating themselves on what's happening in their industry so they can continue to improve their organizations. Here are some of our top manufacturing podcasts suggestions to subscribe to this year:

Ally-Shoring: A solution to the labor and supply chain crisis

kmcmasters@madicorp.com (Kendra McMasters) — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 20:33:47 GMT

The term "Shoring" has become an overused cliche, that has taken various shapes. Many have heard of offshoring, which is when a company's operations are overseas in order to minimize costs. Throughout the past year and a half, many businesses learned from the pandemic and have since relocated manufacturing facilities by nearshoring closer to home while cutting costs at the same time. The latest trend has been dubbed "Ally-shoring", suggested by The Brookings Institution, a non-profit think tank located in Washington DC, as a solution to limit supply chain disruptions.

11 HR Podcasts To Subscribe To In 2024

kmcmasters@madicorp.com (Kendra McMasters) — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:40:29 GMT

Keeping up with ever evolving human resources landscape can be challenging, but tuning in to podcasts is a great way to stay up to date with changing trends and laws. From attracting talent, re-engaging your workforce and strengthening employee relationships to talent mobility, developing DEIB programs and more -- podcasts cover a full range of of human resources and labor relations matters. Tune in to these 11 Human Resources Podcasts for insights and experiences from other HR and business leaders.

Skilled Labor Vs. Unskilled Labor: What's The Difference?

m.vincent@madicorp.com (Michele Vincent) — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:27:20 GMT

Labor is one of the most significant factors of the free market economic system. It is crucial for every manufacturing company to develop effective labor strategies to make it possible for them to produce their goods at as low a cost as possible and get substantial revenue.