Cherry-Picking, Trade Disputes and What Is Kaizen: IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads
Welcome to IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads, our look back at the most popular content over the past seven days. Not surprisingly, tariffs-related articles continued to attract significant attention. Without further ado, our Top 10 (plus one Editor's Choice)are:
As Tariffs Concerns Grow, Where Is the USMCA?: Dispute resolution mechanisms and a looming review in 2026 may shape the future of North American trade.
Honeywell to Split into Three Separate Companies: Following General Electric's lead, Honeywell unveils plans to split into three divisions - aerospace, industrial automation and advanced materials - to unlock value and meet market demand.
Tariffs and Pricing Adjustments: A Roadmap for Manufacturers: History has taught us that companies that move quickly on price tend to better maintain profitability.
Trump Announces 25% Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Starting in March: DC Watch: They do not include provisions for appeals from steel and aluminum users who cannot find domestic suppliers of specialty alloys.
The Real Meaning of Kaizen: One of the most powerful shifts you can make is moving from being the sole problem-solver to empowering others to solve problems.
As Trade Policies Shift, Are There New Opportunities for Additive? How manufacturers are meeting new challenges with 3D printing technology.
Ford’s Farley: ‘We Can’t Just Cherry-Pick’ With Tariffs: The auto maker’s CEO says his team could ride out a few weeks of tariffs but questions why Korean and Japanese competitors aren’t facing protectionist measures.
ISM Report: Manufacturing Activity Enters Expansion Territory Following 26 Months of Contraction: Eight out of 16 manufacturing industries reported growth in January.
Explainer: What Employers Should Know about ICE: Best practices for employers concerned about immigration enforcement.
So That Happened: Robotics Sales Stuck in Neutral: IndustryWeek editors write about that and trends in CEO hiring, big investments from three companies to support electricity-hungry industries and a new contract for GE Appliances workers in Kentucky.
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