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Resist the urge to follow the pack. The story you don’t do often says more about your news organization than the one you do.

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Answer can be found on page 47.

Answer can be found on page 44.

Answer can be found on page 46.

Do your due diligence before moving forward with a second-hand source. Manufacturing is a beat where the inner circle may not speak to you, and you have to rely on outlying sources, so when in doubt about the validity of the information, err on the side of caution until you have an additional source or more information to go on.

As you learn about manufacturing, remember that it is a global business. The market for vehicles in China affects decisions made in Detroit. The ability of a plant in Vietnam to make the hottest fashions has an impact on designers in New York. Mexican production flow will determine whether a supermarket shelf in Chicago’s Little Village is stocked with Coca-Cola.

Answer can be found on page 45.

Answer can be found on page 46.

As with any industry, manufacturing has its own language, and understanding it will help you get the most out of your sources.

Just because someone is quoted frequently does not mean they are a true expert – they may just be one of the easiest people to talk to. Do your part to find the real experts.

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