Kristin brings a varied background to her work that includes project management, process improvement, marketing and communications, analytics, and more. At heart, she is a problem-solver who loves wicked problems, big ideas, and working with smart people to overcome challenges that initially seem impossible. Always on the lookout for the next big and interesting project, Kristin is passionate about incorporating data-driven decision-making, comprehensive and thoughtful analysis, inclusive thinking, and enthusiastic drive into everything she does.
Kristin brings a varied background to her work that includes project management, process improvement, marketing and communications, analytics, and more. At heart, she is a problem-solver who loves wicked problems, big ideas, and working with smart people to overcome challenges that initially seem impossible. Always on the lookout for the next big and interesting project, Kristin is passionate about incorporating data-driven decision-making, comprehensive and thoughtful analysis, inclusive thinking, and enthusiastic drive into everything she does.
Build the System Before You Need It
How can leaders hold people accountable if they have not defined what “good” looks like? Jeff Radichel’s MTForecast 2026 presentation, “Building a Technical Sales Growth System That Holds Up in Any Market,” explores why this has implications beyond sales
Strong US Economic Growth Driven by Investment in Machinery and Other Capital Goods
Real U.S. economic output increased at an annualized rate of 3.4% in the third quarter of 2026, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The rate of economic growth in the third quarter exceeded the previous quarter, which grew 2.2% after revisions.
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Ongoing Rally in Manufacturing Technology Orders
In a widely expected move, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at a target range of 3.75% to 4.00%. While rates held steady, the two dissenting votes signal that the hawks may prevail over the next several meetings.
Capacity Utilization Among Machinery Manufacturers Continues Its Rise
Total U.S. industrial production increased in September 2026 to the highest level since December 2018. Capacity utilization is at its highest level since November 2018.
Utilization Rates Dip Slightly as Recent Machine Orders Hit Shop Floors
Total U.S. industrial production was flat in August 2026, and the index for manufacturing decreased by 0.3 percentage points. Capacity utilization among manufacturers also decreased slightly.
Fed Raises Rates in a ‘Firm, Unanimous Decision’
For the first time in Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s tenure, the committee voted to raise interest rates by a quarter-point to a target range of 3.75% to 4.00% in a move that was all but certain after a flat CPI inflation reading last week.
Warsh Recommits to Fighting Inflation, Touts Growing Capital Investment
In his first address as head of the Federal Reserve, Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated the Fed’s commitment to bringing inflation back to the 2% target. He also highlighted business capital investment having its highest growth rate since 2021.
Overall Industrial Output Boosted by Industrial and Military Equipment
Total U.S. industrial production increased 0.2% in July 2026, a slight slowdown from the 0.3% growth in June. While the production of consumer goods contracted in July, it was offset by the rise in industrial equipment, space, and defense production.
Demand for Manufacturing Technology Should Continue Despite GDP Miss
Real U.S. economic output increased at an annualized rate of 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the advanced estimate issued today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This was below expectations after the previous quarter grew at 2.1%
Absent Forward Guidance Leaves Markets Guessing After Fed Rate Decision
The Federal Reserve announced today that interest rates will remain steady at a target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. An aggressive statement against inflation from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh in the prior meeting led markets to anticipate two rate increases in 2026.