West Virginia Executive Spring 2021 June 2021 | Page 64

While the onset of the coronavirus pandemic took a significant toll on the economy , the manufacturing industry across the country and in West Virginia remains a bright spot . As efforts continue to re-shore manufacturing , evaluate supply chains and integrate new technologies , manufacturing production will continue to rise .

Staging a

Comeback

KATLIN SWISHER , PH . D .

While the onset of the coronavirus pandemic took a significant toll on the economy , the manufacturing industry across the country and in West Virginia remains a bright spot . As efforts continue to re-shore manufacturing , evaluate supply chains and integrate new technologies , manufacturing production will continue to rise .

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