It’s abundantly clear that the manufacturing sector is undergoing big changes. While most of them are good—think stricter rules around hazardous substances, collaborative attempts to boost the workforce and successful ESG-focused initiatives—it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Rising child labor violations and an often-stubborn resistance to changing old habits can bog down progress and promote an outdated image of the sector. But, as with most problems, the best way forward is to acknowledge their existence and focus on the solutions.
You can dig into this issue of Market Moves Manufacturing right here and hopefully gain some new perspectives in the process.