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    Ask the Experts: How food-grade lubrication certification is shaping industry standards
    Members of the International Council for Machinery Lubrication reveal why the new FPL badge was built and what it means for food-grade lubrication.
    Podcast: The future of reliability — What’s next at the 2025 Leading Reliability conference
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Maureen Gribble of UE Systems highlights the importance of leadership training and peer learning at the Leading Reliability...
    Podcast: How plant managers fail as leaders, mentors, and mentees
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Joe Kuhn reveals how skipping floor time leads to flawed leadership and missed improvements.
    Podcast: From frontline worker to plant manager — Leadership lessons in manufacturing
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, James Lane from Trivium Packaging discusses how to keep 14 production lines running 24/7 while training the next generation...
    5 reliability and maintenance certifications you need to know about
    Newer workers in our industry are hungry for professional development opportunities but don't always know what the next steps are.
    Podcast: How DEI drives business success — The essential case for diversity
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Christie Smith from The Humanity Studio examines why DEI is critical for business growth and employee engagement.
    Podcast: Maintenance vs. reliability engineers — Key differences and how they work together
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Joe Kuhn discusses which engineer works long-term strategic, and which one works the tactical day-to-day and why it...
    Navigating the hero’s journey in plant management: A tale of success and setbacks
    Joe Kuhn says the road to excellence is not always the easy course with challenges and enemies.
    Podcast: Smart strategies for training your maintenance team, no matter your budget
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Joe Kuhn provides guidance on where to spend your training dollars and how to train your maintenance and reliability...
    Leading maintenance and reliability for the future workforce
    This eHandbook explores how to be a better leader, as well as how to address the skills shortage.
    3 ways to align leadership and maintenance teams for AI success
    New study shows that manufacturers are increasingly turning to AI as a critical enabler of efficiency and productivity.
    From worker to leader: Navigating the transition to frontline supervisor
    Joe Anderson maps out the essential capabilities and critical skills required for effective supervision.
    Podcast: Why process management is key to reducing drift and improving operational efficiency
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Joe Kuhn discusses why giving workers ownership over an individual process also gives structure and discipline to your...
    Are real-time KPIs helping or hurting manufacturing performance?
    Joe Kuhn argues that proper time span of control can stop too much focus on metrics and emergency work.
    Podcast: Why one size doesn’t fit all — Determining employee ratios and organizational structures at your plant
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, John Kuhn explains why instead of standard employee ratios, the key is knowing the problems that need solving.
    Uncovering the missing pieces: 4 case studies in building reliability programs
    Discover how maintenance teams in four different industries found the missing pieces to drive reliability success at their facilities.
    Maintenance Mindset: Why domestic clean energy manufacturing still relies on foreign materials
    This week, the PS team examines the final rules for Advanced Manufacturing Production Credits, which outlines tax incentives for clean energy component manufacturers.
    NOVONIX invests $4.6M to open synthetic graphite manufacturing facility in Tennessee
    LGM Pharma invests $6M to expand drug manufacturing facility in Texas
    Angelalign Technology to open 52,000-square-foot clear aligner manufacturing facility in Wisconsin
    Training tomorrow’s workforce: How manufacturing partnerships with schools are evolving
    Flock Safety opens $10 million manufacturing facility in Georgia
    It's just business: Manufacturing moves from Sintavia, Apptronik, TriMas, and more
    Industry report roundup: Perspectives on manufacturers’ priorities, AI adoption, industry challenges, and more
    Nortian Foodtech invests $22.2M to build protein manufacturing facility in Missouri