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The post-holiday COVID surge barely bothered America
Despite a rise in COVID cases during and after the holidays, a near-record-low number of Americans believe COVID is a risk to them personally, according to new data from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
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Are people finally returning to the office?
The number of people shifting from remote work to hybrid work has jumped, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker.
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Future Jobs to Be Done
In a sense, all manufacturing can be traced back to human needs. Ipsos Strategy3’s Sophie Washington explains how those demands might shift, and how brands and institutions can prepare.
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How organized labor will fit into a reorganized economy
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.
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Americans have mixed feelings about automation in the workforce
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.
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How companies can mine technology for the energy transition
Denise Johnson, group president of Resource Industries at Caterpillar, explains the innovations that will define next-gen industrial equipment, from electrification to automation.
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How we can keep small manufacturing “Made in the USA”
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.
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How tech is helping companies future-proof their supply chains
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.
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The changes in people, markets and society that will shape the future
Ipsos Strategy3’s Trevor Sudano looks at the changes in people, markets and society that will shape the future of manufacturing.
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How AI, geopolitics, and sustainability are changing how we make things
From whom and where to what and how, manufacturing is at an inflection point. What the Future Editor Matt Carmichael looks at the forces shaping the future of manufacturing, from labor to logistics to brand loyalty.