Manufacturing news and trends

Manufacturers Lose Confidence in Hopes of Tariff Rollback
Economy // December 10, 2025

American manufacturers are reportedly scaling back parts and raw material orders amid tariff-related uncertainty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

JPMorganChase Says Jeff Bezos Is Among Advisers to Security and Resiliency Initiative
Business // December 08, 2025

JPMorganChase said Monday (Dec. 8) that Jeff Bezos and Michael Dell will be among the 12 members of an external advisory council for its new Security and Resiliency Initiative (SRI) that was announced in October. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

US Factory Activity Shrinks the Most in Four Months Amid Weak Orders, Tariff Uncertainty
Economy // December 01, 2025

U.S. manufacturing activity contracted in November by the most in four months, signaling that producers are struggling to overcome an extended period of malaise, Bloomberg reported Monday (Dec. 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Walmart Says US Manufacturing Keeps Supply Chain ‘Flexible and Dynamic’
Walmart // October 16, 2025

Walmart reportedly plans to boost its investment in U.S. manufacturing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

Interviews & Exclusives
What Manufacturing, Healthcare and Tech CFOs Have in Common

December 18, 2025
When one thinks of fast payments, manufacturing isn’t the first sector to come to mind. It’s the same for simple payments and healthcare; or not meeting their customers’ needs and tech firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Trump’s Tariff Freeze: What Could Have Happened if They Stayed in Place?

April 10, 2025
Hate to say you read it here first, but here’s a prescient quote left on the cutting room floor from PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster’s interview with QED Investors partner Amias...

Manufacturing’s Digital Crossroads: Why CFOs Are Betting on AI and Automation

January 30, 2025
Remember floppy disks? Some manufacturers might as well still be using them. But running a modern manufacturing business on an outdated enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can be like trying...

82% of Mobility Sector Treasurers Believe They Can Boost Cash Flow Predictability

January 01, 2025
Companies in the mobility space could enjoy a range of benefits if their treasurers had greater influence and involvement, according to the PYMNTS Intelligence report “The Impact of Misunderstood Treasurers...

Quick Reads
Manufacturers Lose Confidence in Hopes of Tariff Rollback

December 10, 2025
American manufacturers are reportedly scaling back parts and raw material orders amid tariff-related uncertainty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

JPMorganChase Says Jeff Bezos Is Among Advisers to Security and Resiliency Initiative

December 08, 2025
JPMorganChase said Monday (Dec. 8) that Jeff Bezos and Michael Dell will be among the 12 members of an external advisory council for its new Security and Resiliency Initiative (SRI)...

US Factory Activity Shrinks the Most in Four Months Amid Weak Orders, Tariff Uncertainty

December 01, 2025
U.S. manufacturing activity contracted in November by the most in four months, signaling that producers are struggling to overcome an extended period of malaise, Bloomberg reported Monday (Dec. 1). Get...

Walmart Says US Manufacturing Keeps Supply Chain ‘Flexible and Dynamic’

October 16, 2025
Walmart reportedly plans to boost its investment in U.S. manufacturing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...