Daily Headlines - Morning Edition - Feb 9th, 2026
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February 9, 2026
In The Spotlight
Challenger Report: US Job Cuts Hit January High Not Seen Since 2009
The industrial goods industry cut 1,576 jobs last month, according to the report.
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Top Stories
Disruption Is Hitting Manufacturing from Four Directions
Multiple streams of societal and economic change are sending leaders scrambling to adjust their strategies.
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Industrial Humanoid Robots: Are We Even Talking About the Same Thing?
CES reinforced the possibility of humanoids in manufacturing. But it's unnecessary and even detrimental to make advanced industrial robots look human.
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Why Dr. Deming Opposed Management by Objectives and Quotas: Podcast
Hosts John Dyer and Mohamed Saleh explore what they call Dr. Deming's most controversial point for management transformation.
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Enter the 2026 IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards Competition
We have launched our annual search for the best manufacturing plants in North America. If your facility is an example of operational excellence, apply today!
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