When it comes to “virtual trade shows”, I agree with Gertrude Stein’s long-ago observation: There is no there, there. A virtual event and an in-person event can each be described as a “trade show”.

Traditional trade shows are a significant aspect of manufacturing technology. Operators and managers, executives and engineers, and other manufacturing tech professionals fill conference and ...

Up Close is Sourcing Journal’s regular check-in with industry executives to get their take on topics ranging from personal style to their company’s latest moves. In this Q&A, Lauren Cooks Levitan, ...