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    Why focus is the key to driving reliability success in manufacturing plants
    Joe Kuhn exposes the dangers of trying to improve everything at once in industrial operations.
    Podcast: Mastering advanced vibration techniques—From modal analysis to motion amplification
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Glen Powell of Hydro, Inc. reveals the secrets of vibration analysis and how resonance can impact machinery performance...
    How smart scheduling gives manufacturers a competitive edge
    Doc Palmer warns against making daily schedules too far in advance, as that can result in unnecessary future effort to adjust the schedule every day.
    Podcast: Building a culture of candor and constructive conflict on the plant floor
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Joe Kuhn explains why spirited debate beats superficial agreement at your plant.
    Podcast: Why investing in workforce training pays off for manufacturers
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Maria DeLorenzis Reyes from MDR Brands shares how experiential training drives results on the factory floor.
    Ask the Experts: What plant professionals need to know about food-grade lubrication standards
    Industry experts share the most common myths about food-grade lubricants—and why they’re dangerous for your facility.
    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.
    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: 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.
    Mega Metal invests $34M to open copper wire manufacturing facility in South Carolina 
    QualiChem invests $9M to expand metalworking fluid manufacturing facility in Virginia 
    Tools and tech: New industry products from Mitsubishi, Altech, Logic Robotics, and more
    Merck Animal Health invests $895M to expand manufacturing facility in Kansas 
    Genentech invests $700M to build biotechnology manufacturing plant in North Carolina 
    Factory fallout: Manufacturing plant closures and layoffs from Jeld-Wen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Wabash, and more
    Pharmavite opens $250M vitamin manufacturing facility in Ohio 
    Manufacturing minute: 4 must-read articles on the price of “Made in USA,” AI’s factory revolution, and more