Why Boeing’s back is ‘against a wall’ in its labor negotiations

The aircraft maker is in the midst of bargaining with two of its unions. Experts say the company's litany of quality problems give unions the upper hand.

By Sara Samora • May 10, 2024

Commerce Department opens $285M in CHIPS funding for digital twin institute

The emerging technology can help improve capacity planning, production optimization and facility upgrades.

By Joelle Anselmo • May 10, 2024

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Automation in manufacturing operations

Companies are investing in a variety of automation initiatives to enhance factory performance and save costs.

By Manufacturing Dive staff

DOE seeks public input on scaling energy storage manufacturing challenges

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a request for information focused on energy storage design challenges and how they limit manufacturing scalability.

By Robert Walton • May 10, 2024

Clorox claws its way back to normal operation levels after August cyberattack

The cleaning product maker is working to fully restore its distribution channels in Q4 as it pushes to bring back customers.

By Kate Magill • May 9, 2024

Novo Nordisk boosts production as Wegovy sales double

The drugmaker is investing in external and internal capacity as it continues to navigate supply constraints.

By Joelle Anselmo • May 9, 2024

Automakers get more flexibility as US finalizes EV tax credit rules

The tax credits are part of the Inflation Reduction Act intended to spur the adoption of electric vehicles while bolstering domestic battery manufacturing.

By Eric Walz • May 8, 2024

Boeing to lay off over 100 at Alabama plant

The aircraft maker is cutting jobs at the Huntsville site due to "decisions external to Boeing," a spokesperson said.

By Sara Samora • May 8, 2024

Avery Dennison leveraged supply chain resilience to navigate Finland port strikes

The adhesive materials maker leveraged supplier diversification and enhanced inventory strategy to avoid disruptions.

By S.L. Fuller • May 8, 2024

Emergent Biosolutions to shutter 2 Maryland facilities, lay off 300

The drug manufacturer's Baltimore and Rockville closures are part of its restructuring to cut costs by $80 million.

By Joelle Anselmo • May 7, 2024

Joby breaks ground on expanded California facility

The Marina pilot line will more than double the air taxi maker’s yearly capacity, up to 24 planes.

By Sara Samora • May 7, 2024

California poultry processors will pay over $5M for overtime, child labor allegations

The U.S. Department of Labor called it “one of the largest wage violation settlements ever reached" for domestic poultry workers.

By Emilie Shumway • May 7, 2024

Daisy Brand to build $626 million Iowa dairy plant

The 750,000-square facility in Boone, Iowa, will initially employ more than 100 workers.

By Joelle Anselmo • May 6, 2024

Boeing acquires GKN Aerospace Missouri facility, prevents shuttering

The company will transition the Hazelwood plant’s capabilities and operations to support its fighter jet programs.

By Sara Samora • May 6, 2024

How Mexico’s presidential candidates expect to leverage nearshoring

Modernizing border crossings, improving legal certainty and enhancing roads and rail networks were among the ideas candidates raised during a presidential debate.

By Edwin Lopez • May 3, 2024

$6B in Inflation Reduction Act tax credits open this month

The Treasury Department is opening a second round of funding for 48C tax credits aimed at clean manufacturing.

By Joelle Anselmo • May 3, 2024

Honda supplier to build integrated battery separator plant in Canada

Asahi Kasei’s 180 billion yen ($1.2 billion) factory is part of a joint venture with the automaker.

By Sara Samora • May 3, 2024

Williams-Sonoma to pay $3.2M for violating FTC’s Made in USA order

The home retailer marketed products like mattress pads as U.S. made, when the products were actually manufactured abroad.

By Nate Delesline III • May 2, 2024

Airbus Americas taps former JetBlue CEO as new leader

Robin Hayes will join the company June 3 as talks to acquire supplier Spirit AeroSystems intensify.

By Sara Samora • May 2, 2024

Simpson Manufacturing expands North American production capacity

The building materials maker is hoping for a rebound in the housing market next year as it focuses on OEM and retail customer growth.

By Joelle Anselmo • May 2, 2024

Manufacturing demand dips in April as companies remain cautious: PMI

While hiring is beginning to uptick, manufacturers remain uncertain about the fate of interest rates and its impact on business.

By Kate Magill • May 1, 2024

Ion Storage Systems’ opens solid-state battery factory in Maryland

The manufacturing startup is developing a portable battery for the U.S. Army, which it expects to deliver later this year.

By Sara Samora • May 1, 2024

Second chance hiring can bridge manufacturing labor gaps

Although some companies say they initially hire formerly incarcerated individuals to overcome a labor shortage, these programs can lead to less employee churn, lower recidivism and life-changing impact, advocates say.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 1, 2024

Lilly will scale up production to fix constrained drug supply

Increasing the production capacity for Zepbound and Mounjaro is “the most ambitious expansion plan in our company’s history,” said CEO David Ricks.

By Jonathan Gardner • April 30, 2024

American Battery Technology Co. starts production at lithium hydroxide facility

The pilot project is demonstrating the battery company’s system to access lithium at its Tonopah Lithium Flats Project.

By Joelle Anselmo • Updated May 1, 2024

Cleveland-Cliffs’ idled Weirton plant may soon support transformers

The former tinplate factory could be used to make grain-oriented electrical steel as the U.S. aims to boost its transformer supply chain.

By Joelle Anselmo • April 29, 2024