Manufacturing sector

Land O’Lakes, a Fortune 500 agricultural business, introduced flexible work schedules where employees choose their workdays and hours. The program, launched in early 2022, attracts 25% more applicants for flex roles compared to full-time positions and reduces turnover by 12 percentage points.

US factory output rebounded in the first quarter, extending beyond AI-driven sectors to indicate broader manufacturing recovery. The resurgence suggests improved industrial activity across multiple industries, not limited to artificial intelligence applications.

ASEAN manufacturers are experiencing job losses as the impact of the Iran war deepens, affecting the region's industrial sector. The conflict is disrupting supply chains and economic activity across Southeast Asian manufacturing hubs.