Please enjoy the latest IW Weekly Reads, which shares the top-consumed content on IndustryWeek.com over the past seven days.
Cleveland-Cliffs Idling Steel Plant, Mining Sites as Auto Orders Slow: Combined, the moves will mean laying off about 1,200 workers by summer.
3 Manufacturers, 3 Takes on Tariff Uncertainty: U.S.-based manufacturing leaders with production in Mexico, Canada and overseas share how they’ve been strategizing around and coping with weeks of huge, sometimes-conflicting policy announcements.
Why Aren't More Manufacturers Adopting 'As-a-Service' Models? The barriers are higher and require more planning, but the payoff can be worthwhile.
Hyundai Announces $5.8 Billion Louisiana Steel Mill for Auto Supply: The steel mill details follow a previous announcement the Korean company would invest $21 billion in the U.S.
Domestic Manufacturing, Onshoring in the Age of Tariffs and Trade Wars: See how Trump's tariff strategy affects American manufacturers, from established companies like Warwood Tool to newcomers like Hard Head Veterans.
Managing Unexpected ICE Visits: Best Practices for Employers: The time to plan is before a visit from Immigrations and Customs Enforcement happens, to ensure everyone knows what to expect and what their rights are.
Cummins Retool, Ford's Reality and Learning from the World's Factory: IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads: Also, understanding Trump's reshoring vision and other tariff tidbits.
Labor Reduction, Vertical Systems, and Cool Technology: Highlights from ProMat 2025: Get insights into the emerging trends at ProMat 2025, from OEM-backed startups to cool technology innovations, shaping the future of supply chain and material handling industry.
Oshkosh Keeps Tech in Check: Manufacturing multiple, specialized product lines leaves no room for siloed development if you want to stay ahead of the competition.
Augmenting Reality at Ford Motor (Video): Microsoft HoloLens fundamentally reshapes operator training at Ford’s Rawsonville Components plant in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
