Manufacturing is a male-dominated industry. Not long ago, the mere idea of championing women in leadership roles in this “testosterone-packed” environment was deemed laughable. Regrettably, many still share that feeling. Many still fail to recognize women’s leadership as a force to be reckoned with. Even more in manufacturing, a place where men have the upper hand.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are close to breaking a new barrier. Selling one million units by the end of 2023! If reached, the milestone would be a first for the electric car industry on North American soil. By now, even the most vocal naysayers must acknowledge EV’s rising—and seemingly unstoppable—popularity in the modern car market.

We are often taught, back in school or college, that a fair balance between imports (buying goods or services from abroad) and exports (selling domestic goods or services to other countries) is one of the backbones of a healthy economy.

A lot is going on in the news these days. Still, there was a particular story that stood out the most for me. It made a case for how past mistakes in manufacturing ended up costing millions of jobs in America to this day.