The holidays may be creeping upon us, but that doesn't lessen IndustryWeek readers' interest in catching up with the latest manufacturing news and insights. Shown here are the Top 10 most-consumed articles on IndustryWeek.com over the past seven days. Please enjoy.
Switching from ERP to MES Drives Improvement for Plastics Manufacturer: Deep in Wisconsin, a plastics company discovered that enterprise resource planning might be great for big picture thinking, but manufacturing execution systems provided the detail you need to improve floor operations.
Nippon Steel Wins U.S. Steel Auction With Bid of Nearly $15 Billion: USW leaders decry the proposed sale and say they will push regulators to scrutinize the deal’s labor and national security implications.
The 32-Hour, 4-day Workweek: A Win-Win or a Risky Move? There’s been a lot of talk on the employer side about the idea, but very little action.
IW's 2023 Salary Survey: Labor Concerns Loom Large: According to survey responses, labor availability remains a top concern for IW readers.
A Pickle Manufacturer’s Dilemma Is Solved with Tech: Best Maid had trouble keeping up with and certifying its growing business, until smart manufacturing came to the rescue.
EV Notes: Ford Cuts Lightning Production, Rivian Inks Telecom Partnership: Also: A high-level executive departs Lucid while Blue Bird posts record numbers.
The Resilient Ones: US Manufacturers That Have Achieved Amazing Feats of Longevity: Enjoy our latest salute to U.S. manufacturing companies that achieved, and in many cases exceeded, the century mark.
Hiring a Technology Leader: Where Does a Manufacturer Even Begin? A look at the skills needed for different types of Industry 4.0 roles.
Lincoln Electric Charges Ahead, Stellantis Warns, Goals Set the Tone: IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads: Also, how to tell if your training program has lost its way.
A Bold Proposition to Connect the Supply Chain: OEMs must take the lead on supplier connectivity, collaboratively and with a phased approach.
