North America Manufacturing News Digest – the industry stories you should be aware of today

Posted on 13 Jan 2025 by The Manufacturer

Each day The Manufacturer compiles the top manufacturing news stories from around the web. To make your life a little easier, we trawl through all the major trade publications, broadsheets and business magazines to find you the most important manufacturing news each morning. Don't forget to bookmark this page and check back daily.

Our North America manufacturing news digest is designed to kick-start your day with the industry stories you should know about.

Ishida’s collaborative approach maximises success for Canada’s Maple Leaf Foods

Ishida Europe has played a key role in the establishment of Maple Leaf Foods’ recently opened C$772m poultry processing plant in London, Ontario. More via The Manufacturer

United Legwear & Apparel Co. harnessing AI to boost commitment to human rights

United Legwear & Apparel Co. has partnered with TradeBeyond to enhance traceability across its global supplier network. More via The Manufacturer

Op-ed: why the CHIPS Act’s success depends on AI

In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, Michael Miller, CEO of SourceDay, looks at how AI and machine learning (ML)-powered procurement tools will help CHIPS Act projects yield success. More via The Manufacturer

Alison Bodor to chair NAM’s Council of Manufacturing Associations

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has announced new 2025 leadership for its Council of Manufacturing Associations at the CMA 2025 Winter Leadership Conference, with Alison Bodor, president and CEO of the American Frozen Food Institute, to serve as chair. More via NAM

The Manufacturer Podcast: Kicking off 2025! | Your guide to the year ahead

And if you’ve not listened before, why not check out our first podcast of the year to find out what’s in store in 2025. We’ve been off over Christmas, but the news certainly hasn’t. From the New Year Honours List to the Guinness shortage, plenty of stories have caught our eye. More via The Manufacturer