We never seem to step away from tariffs in IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads, our recurring review of the most popular content of the previous seven days. It makes sense, of course, given the major impact of tariffs on many U.S. manufacturers. That said, other topics caught the eyes of our IW manufacturing community, and we share the Top 10 here.
Trump’s Tariff Plan: A Strategic Move to Reshore Manufacturing: It is crucial to understand the broader vision driving these initiatives.
Many Engine Launches, Much Retooling at Cummins: Engine Operations Leader Anna Dibble talks about how her team 'changes the wheels on the buses' as new products and investments roll in.
What Can the US Learn from China's Manufacturing Growth? Strategic industrial policies, like incentives and soft power, have helped the "world's factory" reach 30% of global manufacturing output.
Augmenting Reality at Ford Motor: Microsoft HoloLens fundamentally reshapes operator training at Ford’s Rawsonville Components plant in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
US Industrial Output Rises on Jump in Vehicle Production: There was a steep rise in manufacturing output, which was "boosted by a jump of 8.5 percent in the index for motor vehicles and parts," the Fed said.
Is a Tariff Winter Ahead for Auto, or Just a Chance of Flurries? S&P Mobility analysts calculate the likelihood of three distinct scenarios.
Kaizen, Lean and AI for Manufacturing Operational Excellence: Production Pulse: Continuous improvement experts shared how they'd use modern tools to bring manufacturing intelligence to the shop floor, getting the right tools in front of the people doing the work.
US to Produce Tariff 'Number' for Countries on April 2: Bessent: The president's tariff plans and the uncertainty surrounding them have shaken markets in recent weeks, fanning fears that an economic ebb could be in the cards.
Trump Says 'No Intention' to Ease Steel, Aluminum Tariffs: The president doubled down on a pledge to impose reciprocal levies as soon as April 2 to remedy trade practices Washington deems unfair.
Trump's Tariff Plan, Tech Strategy at Oshkosh and AI for Operational Excellence: IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads: Also, learn the secret weapon for future growth.