Several manufacturing economic indicators have improved steadily since spring and others are now joining the trend. Is an upswing in the offing? Regardless of whether the data have legs—and the long-term reshoring push suggests they might—smart leaders know they still need to pay close attention to all the basics. With stories on quality, reliability, workforce tools, security and innovation, this edition of Market Moves Manufacturing can help with that.

— Geert De Lombaerde