Leadership

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Compensation Strategies

Manufacturing Employees Perform Better—and Stay Longer— When They Own a Piece of the Company

At an electrical equipment manufacturer in Idaho, an ESOP makes all the difference in culture, engagement and productivity.

Nov. 5, 2026

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Strategic Planning & Execution

Humans in the Lead, Not the Loop: the Future of Manufacturing R&D

Nov. 4, 2026

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Companies & Executives

Rivian Nears Automotive Profit Landmark

Nov. 4, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence

23 AI Pilots and No Results? You've Got a Problem

Nov. 3, 2026

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Continuous Improvement

Effective Leader Standard Work Requires Consistency, Discipline

Behind the Curtain

Nov. 3, 2026

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Corporate Finance

EBITDA Valuations for Manufacturing Companies Aren't What You Think

Nov. 2, 2026

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Companies & Executives

Ford Execs Stick to 2029 EV Breakeven Target

Oct. 30, 2026

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IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards

2026 IndustryWeek Best Plants: L.B. Foster Burnaby Is a Small Plant Punching Above Its Weight

Oct. 29, 2026

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Strategic Planning & Execution

How Well Is Your Team Functioning? Take This Assessment and Find Out

Oct. 27, 2026

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