In 2015, Fortune reported an $18 billion loss for the top 25 U.S. food and beverage companies from the past five years, driven by millennials turning away from processed foods and seeking healthier alternatives with cleaner labels. Today, that trend continues to grow at an excessive pace, signaling

Thomas has been the market leader in the industrial space for more than 120 years helping manufacturers, industrial distributors, and service providers reach in-market buyers and grow their businesses. With a mission to make constant improvements for all our customers coupled with our 120+ years of

Why are reshoring efforts accelerating? With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and heightened global trade tensions, companies in North America are working to reshore and find more localized supplier partners to create resilient supply chains. For manufacturers, service companies, and distributors in t

Buyers are actively searching for new supplier partners for their packaging materials needs in 2020 Buying activity from engineers & procurement professionals sourcing on Thomasnet.com has seen strong growth in 2020 for the packaging materials space. At a glance, the following major s

If you are a manufacturer or industrial supplier that serves the Southeastern United States, wouldnt it be great to know what buyers in your region are looking for? This way, instead of anticipating their needs, you can be meeting their needs — and winning their business. Thomas recently exami

Keeping up with the trends and changes that are shaping the supply chain is critical when it comes to marketing to — and connecting with — industrial and B2B buyers.  To help manufacturing companies and industrial marketers do just that, we regularly analyze the petabytes of buyer b

These days, video is the predominant form of content on the web. It’s a fact that has shaped newsrooms, business strategies, and marketing budgets. But is video’s digital dominance built, at least somewhat, on a big lie? That’s the essence of a new class action lawsuit filed against Facebook on Tu

As an industrial supplier, you are always looking for ways to connect with B2B buyers. But what are those buyers looking for? We regularly analyze the petabytes of buyer behavior data generated every day on the Thomas Network at Thomasnet.com. Heres an inside look at the biggest changes in supply

Manufacturers are always searching for ways to connect with more B2B buyers. One of the best ways to do just that is to find out what those B2B buyers are searching for themselves — and we can help. At Thomas, we continuously pore through the petabytes of buyer behavior data generated on the

Virtual reality and augmented reality are in the same vein when it comes to modern technology. They both deal with digital content relayed through an immersive environment or experience. The difference, however, is how encompassing that experience truly is. With virtual reality, you don a headset

One of the most exciting things about working in manufacturing is the fast-paced nature of the industry. However, the constant change and continuous innovation can also create a challenge — keeping up with everything. As a supplier, you need to know what trends are driving demand for your prod

Industrial marketing continues to change and evolve. As we move further into 2019, it’s important to keep up with the marketing trends that your business can put to work this year. Here are the top marketing trends to watch out for in the year ahead. 1. Bots Chatbots (or conversational marke

Dear Thomas Community,At Thomas, we are committed to the health and safety of our employees, as well as continuing to serve our customers and the industry. We are following the guidelines from the CDC, WHO, NY and PA Health departments. We have ensured that all team members can work remotely while

Understanding what’s happening in the supply chain today can position you for growth tomorrow. At Thomas, we continuously analyze the industrial/B2B buying activity taking place on Thomasnet.com to spot trends, forecast changes, and provide actionable information to buyers and suppliers. While you

If you are a manufacturer or industrial supplier that serves the Ohio area, wouldnt it be great to know what buyers in your region are looking for? This way, instead of anticipating their needs, you can be meeting their needs — and winning their business. Thomas recently examined buyer behavio

What are industrial and B2B buyers in Texas looking for right now? As a supplier, knowing the answer to this question can be incredibly powerful. By understanding which products and services are in demand, you can put your company in prime position to connect with new buyers.  Thomas recently

Whats trending with B2B buyers in New York State right now? What products and services are experiencing a surge in demand? To find out, we took a comprehensive look at the buyer behavior data generated on Thomasnet.com to uncover supply chain trends in New York. If you are a manufacturing company

What are the most in-demand industrial products and services in Florida? What are buyers based in the state looking for when searching for new suppliers? And how do local supply chain trends stack up against buying behavior nationwide? To find out, we took a comprehensive look at the buyer behavio

On Thursday, May 31, the Trump administration announced that it will begin imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico, Canada, and countries within the European Union. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said that these countries would now be subject to a 25% tariff on steel and a

If you are a manufacturer or industrial supplier that serves the Wisconsin area, wouldnt it be great to know what buyers in your region are looking for? This way, instead of anticipating their needs, you can be meeting their needs — and winning their business. Thomas recently examined buyer be