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    Leadership

    Digital Tools for Circular Economy, Sustainability in Manufacturing

    Nov. 14, 2024
    New technologies enable manufacturers to integrate circular economy and sustainability practices into their business processes, driving competitive advantage.

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    Let us know which of the business initiatives that President-elect Donald J. Trump spelled out during his campaign should be first on his agenda for 2025.
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    Compensation Strategies

    Despite Demands, Pensions Unlikely to Return

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    Striking workers at Boeing, General Motors, and others requested a return to defined-benefit pension plans, but yesterday’s retirement plan shows no signs of returning.
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    Continuous Improvement

    Reducing Waste: 5 Tips from an Operations Leader

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    Innovative approaches to waste reduction can involve material and time optimization, AI integration, workflow streamlining and talent development.
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    Stagnant sales growth in China could put Tesla on GM's path to irrelevance in the world's largest car market.
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    Technology and IIoT

    When Automation is Worth Taking Big Risks

    Nov. 8, 2024
    Robots are such proven manufacturing technology that potential benefits may be crystal clear even when ROI or KPI projections aren’t.

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    Talent

    Boeing Again Raises Offer to End Strike, Union to Vote Monday

    Nov. 1, 2024
    The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751 has endorsed the new offer.

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    Supply Chain

    Biden to Unveil $3 Billion to Boost US Port Infrastructure

    Oct. 29, 2024
    The funds will go towards improving and electrifying port infrastructure, the White House said in a statement.

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    Faces of Manufacturing 2024: 'If You Work Hard, the Opportunities Are Vast'

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