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New orders for durable goods increased 0.7 percent to $267.2 billion in May, paced by a gain in orders for transportation equipment, the Commerce Department said today.

The U.S. manufacturing economy slowed in June, with new orders going into negative territory, the Institute for Supply Management said July 1.

Manufacturing employment increased in June, with most of the gain in non-durable goods.

General Motors Co.’s quarterly profit plunged as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pared demand and caused the automaker to close factories.

During times like these, editors turn to “tried and true” sayings to frame their opinion columns. One of these sayings is, “May you live in interesting times,” supposedly a translation of a traditional Chinese curse. The saying is used ironically, in that “interesting times” are times of trouble and difficulty.

The National Association of Manufacturers said a survey shows that while optimism has dipped, manufacturers are staying open or have only temporarily closed operations because of COVID-19.

Machining, the military and magnificent beaches work well together in Okaloosa County, Florida. Famous sugar-white sands are frosting on the cake when companies examine the business-friendly climate, educational opportunities and quality of life in Okaloosa County.

The pace of technology today is rapid, with the potential to transform manufacturing. Digitization, automation, and connectivity are opening many new doors on the production floor.

COVID-19 vividly underscores the vulnerability of global manufacturing operations and supply chains. The disruption in our supply chains will hamper manufacturing for months and perhaps years. As we reopen and rebuild our economy, we must focus on sustainable manufacturing operations that are pandemic adaptive, resilient, and secure.

Aim is to manage “next normal” in manufacturing with a workplace distancing solution.