Leadership Insights - Aug 14th, 2025
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In The Spotlight
Survey: Tariffs Have Caused Double-Digit Operating Cost Hikes at Nearly Half of Companies
More than 50% of respondents to the latest Endeavor Business Intelligence poll have raised prices because of tariffs since the spring.
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Top Stories
Podcast: Addressing Workplace Toxicity and Safeguarding Core Values
In this episode, podcast co-hosts Mohamed Saleh and John Dyer explore how to address employees who undermine efforts to instill culture change.
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How Toyota and Other Lean Cultures Are Leading With AI
Continuous improvement and respect for people are the true drivers of the technology.
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Trump’s ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs Have Arrived. What Do Supply Chain Experts Expect Next?
“I don’t believe a large-scale [reshoring] shift will happen,” says West Monroe’s Brian Pacula.
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Ford Rethinking the Assembly Line for EVs
Engineering and manufacturing leaders say the $2 billion investment at the Louisville Assembly Plant will make it more productive and safer for workers.
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Ford to Invest $2 Billion for Louisville Electric Trucks
The company is calling its Kentucky investment a Model-T moment as it rethinks the shape of the assembly line.
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2025 IW US 500: Top Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
A closer look at the top biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in the 2025 IndustryWeek 500.
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Editor's Choice
No Roles Left Unfilled: A 100-Year-Old Equipment Manufacturer Keeps the Energy Flowing
Sentry CEO Brian Baker talks about pivoting in oil and gas processing and where to find machinists and welders in Wisconsin.
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