Since the writing of my first article on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) over a year ago, the program continues to gain momentum, although somewhat slower than initially anticipated. COVID-19 has caused delays in the accreditation of certified 3rd Party Assessment organizations, and government agency...
The surge in shipping costs will level off this year, and gradually decrease in 2022. Those with contracts will probably renew at higher rates while contact rates catch up with spot rates. Truck flatbed rates will contract more quickly than dry van or refrigerated rates....
Hello and thanks to everyone in the Lupton Associates sphere, both internally and externally, for making me feel so welcome over my initial eight months with the firm. Having enjoyed a fruitful career as a manufacturer's rep in the electronic component world since 1992, I always...
Electro-Mechanical Products, Inc. (EMP) is a leading manufacturer of precision machined components, thermal management solutions, and mechanical and electrical sub assemblies used by technology-driven industries worldwide. For more than 40 years, EMP has provided innovative manufacturing solutions for the semiconductor, medical, laser, aerospace, commercial...
The 2020 GDP decline will be reversed by a projected 6% growth in 2021. Growth has been hindered somewhat by the ongoing shortages in building supplies and manufacturing components. Cargo shipping constraints and low inventories are slowing consumer spending a bit, but overall, GDP is...
Here are the Kiplinger Letter predictions on how long the current marketplace shortages will continue. Steel Supply: expect an increase in the steel supply for the second half of 2021. Decreased demand and additional capacity that will reduce prices should kick in by the end of...
In September of 2020, I was given the incredible opportunity to be a part of the Lupton Associates team. While I was concerned about travel restrictions and the ongoing pandemic, I decided to make the most of the situation and learn as much as I...
Ransomware attacks are still a threat, and consumers have to be even more diligent when it comes to phishing schemes, as fraudsters are using phishing for more focused attacks. Using both email and text messages, criminals pose as legitimate institutions to garner personal information or...
Rising Inflation is creating a difficult environment for many job shops. As the economy continues to reopen after the long shutdown, signs of inflation are everywhere - from gas prices rising from $2 to $3, to soaring housing prices based on low interest rates and...
Participants at the Laboratory for Analytic Sciences (LAS), a National Security Agency-funded big data laboratory, recently published a book about multidisciplinary collaboration. The LAS consists of teams of business, academia, and government. The book details theoretical and practical lessons that can be drawn from the...