Brushware’s 2024 November-December 84-page double edition features the Annual Machinery Showcase and Supplier Spotlight plus full coverage of the 2024 FEIBP Congress held in Ibiza, Spain, in early October. The issue also provides Philip Perry’s 2025 US Economic Forecast for business. Lisa Anderson’s Supply Chain column advocates for proactive planning as recent headlines illustrate the […]
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By Lisa Anderson There is a trifecta of supply chain vulnerabilities, disruptions and risks creating volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) in the business environment. From supply chain vulnerabilities like the ones exposed in the Middle East war to the heightened risks that emerged with Hurricane Helene and the disruptions occurring with labor unrest and […]
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Brushware’s 2024 September-October issue is now open for viewing as a digital edition. This edition offers a full preview of the 2024 FEIBP Congress to be held in Ibiza, Spain,. The issue also includes a feature on the importance of working with local politicians and city officials as a manufacturer. Columnist Lisa Anderson takes a […]
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By Lisa Anderson The economy is facing headwinds with high inflation, interest rates and concerning employment numbers. The world is on high-risk alert with the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas war, which has expanded to Hezbollah. Iran backs Israel’s enemies as well as the Houthi rebels that have been attacking container ships in the Suez […]
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Brushware’s 2024 July-August edition double-issue is now open for viewing as a digital edition. This edition features complete coverage of the World Brush Expo with photos, exhibitor feedback and a walkthrough tour of the Borghi booth on top of the Annual Summer Buyers’ Guide including our full directory of top brush manufacturers and machinery and […]
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By Lisa Anderson The world faces economic headwinds. According to the Economist, Europe’s economy only grew at four percent this decade as compared with eight percent growth in the United States and is struggling with a triple shock of the energy crisis, surging Chinese imports and the threat of tariffs from the U.S. On the […]
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Brushware’s 2024 May-June World Brush Expo Special Edition includes a complete guide to Bologna along with the Expo exhibitor list and a map of the tradeshow floor. This 72-page issue also offers coverage from the 2024 ABMA Convention along with an in-depth Industrial Brush Market Update Q&A from Bob Lawrence. PLUS: Supply Chain Chokepoints, […]
Read MoreBy Lisa Anderson To succeed in the current world dominated by supply chain disruptions and chokepoints, executives must create resiliency and get ahead of the inevitable volatility. The latest, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, has caused massive diversions on the East Coast and in the Baltimore region pointing out the need for backup sources […]
Read MoreIn the aftermath of the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., emphasizes the profound and wide-ranging impacts on global supply chains. The bridge’s destruction not only disrupts local traffic and logistics but also sends shockwaves through international trade routes, highlighting the critical need for robust […]
Read MoreBy Lisa Anderson According to a study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, two million jobs could go unfilled in the sector by 2030. The cost in 2030 alone could potentially total $1 trillion. Worse yet, the surveyed manufacturers said it is 36 percent harder to find the right talent than in 2018, and 77 […]
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