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EPA proposes rolling back parts of the 2024 Risk Management Program, citing $230M+ in annual savings.
For now, facilities still must follow the 2024 rules.
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AI diligence, tariffs and financing flexibility are reshaping industrial M&A in 2026.
Dealmakers need to quantify risk early — before diligence turns into renegotiation.
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Manufacturing finance teams use AI everywhere—except where the money moves.
55% use/pilot AI, but just 10% in AP/AR. Time to apply AI where it directly impacts cash flow.
industrytoday.com/where-ai-b…#ManufacturingFinance#AI
Workforce shortages are affecting more than hiring.
74% of manufacturers report a workforce shortage or skills gap — and 86% of those say it has negatively affected quality.
See the 2026 benchmark:
industrytoday.com/2026-pulse…#Manufacturing#QualityManagement
Shift-left engineering had a blind spot: complex cross-domain validation.
AI-driven virtual prototyping and digital twins are helping engineers test earlier, automate more and make confident decisions sooner.
industrytoday.com/how-ai-is-…#ShiftLeft#DigitalTwin#AgenticAI
57% of risk leaders say turning down an opportunity feels safer than pursuing it. That mindset can stall growth. Better data and smarter risk decisions can help manufacturers expand with more confidence. industrytoday.com/manufactur…#RiskManagement#Manufacturing#Growth
Quality transformation delivers more when it’s tied to business performance.
Swipe through to see how manufacturers can reduce hidden quality costs, improve margins and throughput, and build a stronger path forward.
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You bought the robot. You skipped the briefing. Poor internal communication can become a bigger bottleneck than technology — driving confusion, resistance and lost productivity across shifts. See the hidden bottleneck: industrytoday.com/your-bigge…#Manufacturing#InternalComms
Only 29% of supply chain teams use AI for real decisions. Agentic AI can help planners flag disruptions, replan faster and act on live data — without giving up final control.
💡 Insight from George Ninikas | ORTEC
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90% of manufacturers say skilled labor shortages are hurting the bottom line.
Practical AI can help forecast labor needs, flag coverage gaps and manage overtime — turning workforce agility into an operational advantage.
industrytoday.com/what-manuf…#Manufacturing#Workforce#AI
Factory payrolls look flat. Hiring didn’t stop — it moved. Manufacturers are leaning on temp and temp-to-perm hiring to stay flexible, with staffing demand often appearing before official data catches up. Read more: industrytoday.com/the-hidden…#Manufacturing#Hiring#Workforce
Manufacturers don’t have a data problem — they have a doing problem. The next phase of AI is about turning insight into action across live systems and shrinking the gap between knowing and doing. Read more: industrytoday.com/ai-helped-…. #Manufacturing#AI#Automation