Daily Headlines - Afternoon Edition - Jun 2nd, 2026
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June 2, 2026
In The Spotlight
Is Your Process Mapping Hiding the Truth?
Process mapping is a powerful improvement tool—but only when it reflects reality. Too often, ego, reputation management and fear prevent teams from exposing uncomfortable truths about how their process actually operates.
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We Needed Automation to Reshore Our Supply Chain
As a contractor for the U.S. Air Force, we needed American parts, but costs were too high -- until a supplier willing to automate saved the day.
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May ISM Report: Manufacturing PMI Hits Highest Reading Since May 2022
Last month, 16 manufacturing industries reported growth, while one reported contraction, according to the ISM.
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Robots Rule LG's Clarksville Plant
Take a peek inside LG's washer and dryer factory in Clarksville, Tennessee, in its automated glory.
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Meet the 2026 IndustryWeek Best Plants Finalists
Six manufacturing plants advance in IW’s annual search for operational excellence.
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