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The 2023 Industrial Distribution Big 50 Countdown: The Top 10
The companies atop our annual rankings of North America’s largest industrial product distributors.
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The 2023 Industrial Distribution Big 50 Countdown: 30-11
The countdown of North America’s leading industrial distributors rolls on.
September 27, 2023
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The 2023 Industrial Distribution Big 50 Countdown: 50-31
Part 1 of our annual look at the largest industrial distributors in North America.
September 26, 2023
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How to Make Real Supply Chain Progress
Challenges are far from over. What's your plan?
August 4, 2023
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Why Stanley’s Plan to Reshore Craftsman Failed
The company’s big plans — and big budget — to automate its factory fell flat.
July 25, 2023
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LISTEN: IEN's Anna Wells Talks Trends Driving Change on Industrial Talk Podcast
How industrial businesses are managing workforce challenges.
July 20, 2023
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Security Breach: 'They're Hitting Everyone They Can'
September 29, 2023
Ford Changes Blue Oval; Railyard Explosion; F-35 Crash | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 137
September 25, 2023
Security Breach: How Hackers Are Targeting Vehicles and Fleets
September 21, 2023
Wesco's Scott Dowell on How to Thrive Amid Challenging Business Conditions
September 21, 2023
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It is estimated that businesses in manufacturing and distribution will face a gap of 2.4 million open jobs by 2028. This survey report covers what businesses can do to prepare for a recession, how to think about recruiting Gen Z, automating necessary processes, and more.
September 29, 2023
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Lucid CEO's Salary; Hamster Wheel Ocean Cross; Cybertruck Loses Wheel Cover | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 136
Also on the podcast, barge sinks due to poor maintenance, broken pin causes plane accident, J&J ditches script logo, Toyota's new tri-gen system and the finalists for the toy hall of fame.
September 18, 2023
Technology & Software
Security Breach: Looking Back to Move Forward
The Industry IoT Consortium's new security framework, and how it offers a "belt and suspenders" approach to cybersecurity.
September 14, 2023
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Do Distributors Know How to Tackle New Business Models?
In this 5 minute Q&A we chat about ways distribution businesses can incorporate change.
September 13, 2023
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Tesla's Mysterious Project; Lockheed's New Rocket; Toyota Shutdown Cause | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 135
Also on the podcast, engineers hack voice recognition with PVC, Nissan repurposes old Leaf batteries, tennis balls surprisingly unsustainable, U.S. needs to restore chemical oversight and a 99-year-old turbine gets a new lease on life.
September 11, 2023
Technology & Software
Security Breach: Inside the Summer's Biggest Industrial Hacks
Takeaways from two unique, yet similarly damaging attacks that targeted manufacturers.
September 7, 2023
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Toyota's Plants Shut Down; New Seat Belt Warning; Heineken Sold Cheap | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 134
Also on the podcast, tile maker fined another half million, Whirlpool settles over self-starting stoves, new humanoid robots designed for manufacturing jobs, Kia to make cars with ocean plastic and startup starts trials for extra-large unmanned sub.
September 5, 2023
Technology & Software
Security Breach: Avoiding 'Shiny New Objects'
Assessing the priorities, assets and technology strategies that make cybersecurity a journey, not a destination.
August 31, 2023
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New Humanoid Robot Coming for Manufacturing & Warehouse Jobs
Think big walking cobot.
August 30, 2023
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Ford CEO's EV Troubles; Sub-$20K Vehicles Dead; EV Worth More Than GM | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 133
Also on the podcast, the cars gone after 2023, Air Force invests millions in new plane startup, digital clones grow in popularity, pipe maker violates whistleblower protections and Mexico's fight over U.S.-made corn.
August 28, 2023
Technology & Software
Security Breach: Knowing 'What Is Good'
Using data to break down silos, reverse engineer outcomes, and identify emerging threats like WormGPT.
August 24, 2023
Technology & Software
Security Breach: 'The Edge Always Goes to the Attacker'
Embracing the "not if, but when" mindset when forming plans and selecting OT security tools.
August 18, 2023
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Tyson Closes 4 Plants; Big 3 Auto Strike; Volvo Ditches Sedans | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 131
Also on the podcast, crossing design blamed for train crash, FAA says Boeing Max engine housings can overheat, Anheuser-Busch sells eight brands to a cannabis company, Fastenal's new scrap plan and shape-shifting robot swarms mimic wet sand.
August 14, 2023
Technology & Software
Security Breach: Phishing Lessons and 'Shifting the Target'
How a global manufacturer learned from past attacks, and the most critical benefit of security tools.
August 10, 2023
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Anheuser-Busch Cuts Hundreds; 'Rolling Coal' Fine; Crane Collapse | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 130
Also on the podcast, more problems with cracked coaster, family faces prison over recycling scheme, Lordstown's bankruptcy problems, Yellow goes belly up and the FAA approves an automated crop duster.
August 7, 2023