Daily Headlines - Morning Edition - Mar 31st, 2026
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March 31, 2026
In The Spotlight
When Things Go Wrong, Who Is Really to Blame?
One hint: It’s rarely an individual worker. Have you examined your system design lately?
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How to Make Your Next Plant Visit Count
When a manufacturing facility is in "show mode," you don't get the truth.
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4 Fundamentals on the Path to Autonomous Manufacturing
Companies need an integrated foundation to create autonomous operations at scale.
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Trainer Hiring Is Structured. Why Does Supervisor Selection Seem So Random?
Too many manufacturers treat supervisory roles as a backfill decision when they should be a pipeline decision.
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Enter the 2026 IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards Competition
April 3 is the deadline for the 2026 IW Best Plants Awards competition, 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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