Nashay Naeve, president of the Engineered Plastic Components business unit at Tsubaki Nakashima, breaks down why manufacturers are still struggling to fill roles, what leaders can change immediately to reframe the industry and how modern operations are reshaping what manufacturing careers actually look like.
Telit Cinterion’s Dr. Linir Zamir discusses how Artificial Intelligence is moving closer to the factory floor through edge-based systems that keep data on site and enable faster decision-making.
ATLANTA—
Manufacturers are entering 2026 facing a tightening labor market marked by an aging workforce, persistent skills gaps and hundreds of thousands of unfilled jobs.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–After years of experimentation, artificial intelligence is now a core priority for manufacturers, but a new study shows that adoption is moving faster than the foundations needed to support it.
CHICAGO—
After years of disruption-driven investment, manufacturers are entering 2026 with a narrower focus: stabilizing operations, extracting more value from existing assets and managing with fewer skilled workers, according to a new study examining the industry.
We spoke with Rupal Deshmukh, partner for supply chain and strategic operations at Kearney, to learn more about the Supply Chain Navigator report’s findings and how operational leaders can navigate these challenges.
In a recent conversation with Andrew Kinder, senior vice president for industry strategy at software supplier Infor, we learned about the value void in advanced manufacturing settings, how the most productive organizations are closing the gap, and how you can apply these insights in your organization today.
On Sept. 19, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that adds a $100,000 fee for new applicants for H-1B visas. The administration hopes the new fee will encourage employers to prioritize hiring domestic workers, but opponents warn that the policy could backfire.
U.S. manufacturing executives remain moderately optimistic about the year ahead, despite persistent challenges such as inflation, supply chain disruptions, and tariff pressures.
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