Daily Headlines - Afternoon Edition - Jan 21st, 2026
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January 21, 2026
In The Spotlight
Labor Shortage Remains Top Obstacle for Manufacturers in 2026: CADDi Survey
71% of survey respondents report that the skilled labor gap is impacting their company directly.
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Top Stories
3M, Fastenal Executives Enter 2026 Still Looking For ‘A Little Lift’ From the Economy
The leaders of both Minnesota-based companies say they are counting on their own initiatives to outgrow the overall markets for their goods.
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3 Economic Factors Reshaping Manufacturing in 2026
Persistent inflation, uneven tariff pressures and the normalization of effective AI are creating a new playbook.
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What Must Change for AI to Pay Off?
AI literacy and orchestration are becoming core leadership competencies, not optional skills.
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Podcast: Break Down Barriers Between Departments: Dr. Deming’s Ninth Point for Management
Hosts Dr. Mohamed Saleh and John Dyer discuss the destructive nature of silos and offer tips to bring then down.
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