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Musk's Musings, Boeing's Labor Unrest and How to Move Past Team Conflict: IndustryWeek's Weekly Review

Aug. 1, 2025
Also, job recruitment goes metal and how to tackle mounting cyber risks.

We've got a diverse set of content on display in this edition of IndustryWeek's Weekly Review, which every seven days shares the most perused content on IndustryWeek.com over the past week. Videos, podcasts and the written word attracted attention on such topics as a potential strike at Boeing, leading through turbulence with neuroscience and getting Musk's perspective on the ending of EV credits. But that's not all, of course, and we invite you to review the complete Top 10. Without further ado:  

Build or Buy Your MES? Lessons from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: If off-the-shelf manufacturing execution systems don't fit the bill, developing your own MES provides real advantages.

Boeing Braces for Strike After Midwest Fighter Jet Workers Reject Contract: The IAM, which approved the deal, said workers could begin striking in a week.

Hess Toy Gas Trucks to Stick Around: So That Happened: Plus, how pot use aids manufacturing efficiency, job recruitment goes metal, why workers aren't interested in manufacturing and what's up with Chart Industries?

Podcast: Unlocking Team Success: Effective Team Dynamics: Friction and conflict are not the hallmarks of a team destined to solve important problems, but it’s a phase teams typically go through. In this podcast, co-hosts Professor Mohamed Saleh and John Dyer delve into what it takes to get past team conflict.

Industry 5.0? Getting People Back into the Loop: Production Pulse: With its focus on technology and connectivity, Industry 4.0 didn't put enough attention on people and how they fit into manufacturing, says Sarah Tilkens at the KPI Lab.

Tapping Into Neuroscience to Lead Through Turbulence: These five actionable, evidence-based techniques can help manufacturing leaders stay calm, think clearly and foster trust as they guide their teams.

Musk: End of EV Credits Could Mean ‘A Few Rough Quarters’ For Tesla: The company’s Q2 automotive revenues were down 16% from the same period last year and the production ramp for its more affordable model has been pushed to the fourth quarter. 

Smart AI Use Is About Understanding the Tools, Then Using Them Strategically: The conversation should be about adding a powerful new instrument to an already well-stocked orchestra.

5 Tactics for Tackling Heightened Cyber Risk: Manufacturing has been the most targeted sector globally for four years running.

Podcast: Unlocking Team Success: Effective Team Development: It pays to understand the four phases of team development: form, storm, norm and perform.

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