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Patchwork of Tech, Siloed Staff Plantwide can Make for Cybersecurity Nightmares

The move toward connected, autonomous, and AI-driven operations offers incredible promise but also introduces new pathways for compromise of systems by bad actors. Manufacturing has become one of the most attractive for perpetrators and vulnerable sectors for cyberattacks. What used to be an... Continue Reading

US Economy Grew at a Faster Pace in Q2 Following Commerce Department Revision

Growth follows first quarter contraction, leaving first half 2025 at 1.4% annualized rate. The U.S. economy grew at a faster rate than previously thought in the second quarter after the Commerce Department released its first revision of real gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the latest... Continue Reading

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Disability Gap in Workplace Evacuation Planning

Physical, mental and emotional disabilities that aren’t glaringly obvious are often overlooked or unnoticed in the workplace. That can complicate, or even stymie, emergency preparedness plans. Here’s what you can do to support your employees. EHS professionals are aware of... Continue Reading

The Surprising Power of Small Daily Influence

You don’t need to be loud to lead. Influence starts with clarity, presence, and daily intention. Here’s how to lead quietly and powerfully. Most people think of influence as something you have over others. But the most effective influence starts with how well you understand... Continue Reading

What the 'Hidden Job Market' Really is and How to Make it Work for You

Sometimes, the best way to land a job at a company is to get rejected by them first. In the months before graduating from Cornell University in 2023, Jahnavi Shah said she applied to over 500 jobs and secured five interviews, but none led to a full-time offer — at least not right away.... Continue Reading

This is How to Get a Promotion at Work: 6 Expert Tips

Most of us enter the workforce like wide-eyed toddlers clutching a sippy cup of optimism, ready to “make a difference.” Then, one day, we notice that Becky in accounting is suspiciously good at turning other people’s ideas into her own ideas. And Brad in marketing keeps... Continue Reading

Building a Strong Safety Culture from the Ground Up

A strong safety culture is the result of intentional decisions and consistent practices that begin long before a driver ever hits the road. In the world of trucking, safety is not just a priority, but the foundation. A strong safety culture does not happen by chance; it’s the result of... Continue Reading

Manufacturers Aren’t Ready for Work Coming Back to the US

Companies need to get serious about building systems that develop talent, not just manage it. There’s a growing narrative that AI is the only force reshaping work, as if a tidal wave is just offshore, ready to crash. In meetings and strategy sessions, it’s almost all anyone talks... Continue Reading

Manufacturing Purgatory and the 'Unknown Unknowns'

How can a time-tested military strategy help executives navigate the highest economic uncertainty in three decades? Roughly a quarter century ago, during the Iraq War, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld shed some light on how military leaders manage uncertainty. In what became his most... Continue Reading

The Shifting Battleground of Cybersecurity Risk Management for Manufacturers

Changing tariffs and geopolitical tensions have forced manufacturers to adapt quickly, often changing suppliers and partners. While these shifts are typically implemented to help ensure future prosperity, they often neglect a crucial risk: cybersecurity. Cybersecurity management plays a... Continue Reading

MTI Strong: Why Engaging in Our Core Resources is Essential

In the fast-changing heat treating industry, success belongs to companies that stay informed, skilled, and connected. The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) equips you with proven tools to help grow your people, productivity, and profits—but their value is only realized when you use... Continue Reading

MTI Invites Members to Audit Compliance Meeting and Reception Events at October Nadcap Meeting

MTI Members who have a stake in Nadcap accreditation and technical standard-setting—are invited to attend two informative Member only events during the upcoming October Nadcap meeting in Pittsburgh, PA. During these two events Members will have an open discussion on key audit and... Continue Reading