Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity

‘Make America Affordable Again’ Meets Reality in Checkout Lines

A year after Trump’s return, Wisconsin residents report higher food costs and fewer extras as tariffs push prices up.

Despite Tariffs, Survey Indicates Wisconsin Manufacturers Bullish on Economy

Nearly three-quarters of Wisconsin manufacturers say they've been affected by tariffs.

Trump Tariffs Seek More Manufacturing, But Does Wisconsin Lack the Workers?

State has labor shortage. Business leaders skeptical about opening new factories.

State’s Businesses Hesitant to Lay Off Workers

Some fears of recession, but unemployment low, manufacturing sector up.

Federal CHIPS Act Could Reduce State Manufacturers’ Shortage

'Every single product we ship will have at least one semiconductor.'

State Manufacturers Embrace Automation

High percentage investing in robotics, cloud computing, other technology, citing labor shortage.

Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Continues Efforts to Identify Priorities for Training, Education, and Employment Solutions