Why China +1 is Harder Than it Looks
In the past several years, many supply chain leaders expected global sourcing to become more predictable. Instead, uncertainty has remained a defining feature as organizations move into 2026, shaping how…
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More Than a Season: What Giving Back Taught Us in 2025
We’re deep into the holiday season, so it’s only natural to look back at the year behind us. At MES, our reflections always lead us to the people and communities…
India–U.S. Trade Deal: The Next Big Shift in Global Supply Chains
The India–U.S. trade negotiations are finally approaching a breakthrough. After months of backand-forth, both sides have aligned on key tariff and technology issues — signaling that a “Phase 1” agreement…
What a Senate Hearing Reveals About US–India Relations
What Sergio Gor’s Senate Hearing Reveals About the Future of U.S.–India Relations In Washington last week, Sergio Gor—the nominee for U.S. Ambassador to India—sat before the Senate for his confirmation…
Modi’s Defiance and Its Impact on India–US Trade
Modi’s Defiance: How India has resisted U.S. Tariffs with Sovereignty, Energy Security, and SCO Diplomacy – MES The U.S. decision to impose 25–50% tariffs on Indian exports in response to…
India–US Trade Deal Nears: What to Expect on Tariffs
While public rhetoric on both sides was firm, the governments of Prime Minister Modi and President Trump have been engaged in detailed backchannel negotiations. This diplomatic restraint, prioritizing substantive talks…
MES Adds Megacasting Capability with 4400-Ton Die Press
MES Offers Customers Megacasting Power: Now with a Bühler 4400-Ton Die Casting Press We’re thrilled to announce a monumental leap forward in our manufacturing capabilities! We’re excited to share that…
Supply Chain Shocks: How to Future-Proof Your Business NOW
By Hiten Shah, President & CEO – MES If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that supply chain shocks are no longer rare—they’re routine. From global pandemics…
Supply Chain Secrets: AI, Autonomy & COVID’s Hidden Bottlenecks
Supply Chain Secrets: AI, Autonomy & COVID’s Hidden Bottlenecks By Hiten Shah, President & CEO – MES The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains worldwide—but what’s more concerning are the bottlenecks…
Still Running Your Supply Chain on Spreadsheets?
By Hiten Shah, President & CEO – MES In today’s global operations, supply chains must move faster, smarter, and more strategically than ever before. But the reality is, too many…