MANUFACTURING

The general public is excited about AI — except when it comes to their livelihoods. Ipsos’ Jennifer Berg explains why manufacturers and other employers need to address worker concerns head-on.

Ipsos’ Annaleise Azevedo Lohr discusses the macroeconomic (and microeconomic) forces driving the return of American unions — and what they mean for the future of labor.

Denise Johnson, group president of Resource Industries at Caterpillar, explains the innovations that will define next-gen industrial equipment, from electrification to automation.

Anders Billesø Beck, vice president of Strategy and Innovation at Universal Robots, thinks collaborative robots can help workers avoid injury and drudgery. Here’s how this “ideal tool” could transform tomorrow’s factories.

In the information age, consumers have an unprecedented degree of insight on what they buy and how it’s made. That raises the stakes for manufacturers, says Jennifer Bender, associate partner at Ipsos Strategy3.

Buying American-made isn’t just about sustainability — it’s an opportunity to invest in quality and community, says Rob McMillan, founder of the direct-to-consumer clothing brand Dearborn Denim.

Ipsos’ Trent Ross explains where Americans’ ESG priorities lie — and why brands and businesses should be paying attention.

How can manufacturers prepare for the unpredictable? Scott DeGroot, vice president of Global Distribution and Planning at Kimberly-Clark Corporation, discusses how strategic foresight can shape flexible and durable supply chains.

Ipsos Strategy3’s Trevor Sudano looks at the changes in people, markets and society that will shape the future of manufacturing.