Daily Headlines - Morning Edition - Jan 7th, 2026
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January 7, 2026
In The Spotlight
In Venezuela and Panama, US Actions Are All About Energy Dominance
American influence on the massive oil reserves will shape global policy for decades to come.
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Top Stories
Continuous Improvement Playbook: Sticking Points, New Tools and the Pursuit of Excellence
IndustryWeek’s coverage of lean and continuous improvement over the past year presents a wealth of wisdom to help advance your 2026 pursuit of manufacturing excellence.
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Podcast: Leadership Needs an Overhaul
Podcast hosts Dr. Mohamed Saleh and John Dyer dive into Dr. W. Edwards Deming’s seventh point of management transformation: Institute leadership.
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December ISM Report: Manufacturing PMI Falls to 47.9%, Lowest Reading of 2025
Only two out of 17 manufacturing industries reported growth in December, according to the report.
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3 Core Skills for the AI-Ready Manufacturing Workforce
Human+, agentic AI orchestration and interoperability catalysis are the foundation of meaningful training.
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