SK On subsidiary exceeds hiring goal for Georgia battery plants

SK Battery America hired over 2,600 workers for its two battery manufacturing facilities in Georgia two years ahead of schedule.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 6, 2023

What’s ahead for manufacturing in 2023

Labor crunches, regulatory roadblocks and tech upgrades are set to define the year. Here's how companies are preparing for the changing landscape.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 3, 2023

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The Manufacturing Outlook for 2023

Take a look at what’s ahead for the manufacturing industry this year, from a continued labor crunch to regulatory and tech upgrades, and how companies are preparing for the changing landscape. 

By Manufacturing Dive staff

Rivian lays off 6% of workforce

The job cuts do not impact the EV maker's manufacturing plant in Illinois.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 2, 2023

Manufacturing production levels fall for third-straight month

Two national indices reported an overall contraction based on soft demand from customers still working through inventory backlogs.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 1, 2023

New Jersey Institute of Technology gets $1M for manufacturing labor programs

The university will use the federal funding to establish community college and workforce development initiatives.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 31, 2023

The 3 jobs manufacturers are struggling to fill in 2023

Labor shortages are expected to persist across the industry as companies strain to find talent. Here's who manufacturers are looking to hire.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 27, 2023

How increased funding and regulatory changes in 2023 will affect manufacturers

From more funding for public-private partnerships to a law addressing infant formula shortages, here are some notable changes affecting manufacturers.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 25, 2023

3M to lay off 2,500 manufacturing workers

The company blamed the workforce reduction on rising costs and declining demand. 

By Sara Samora • Jan. 24, 2023

Ryder to cut 800 jobs in Texas as manufacturing client shifts work to other providers

The layoffs involve a site for Applied Materials, which has pursued broad supply chain changes to meet customer demand.

By David Taube • Jan. 19, 2023

Tyson adds 150 more jobs to Illinois plant expansion

The company broke ground on the $180 million addition to its plant — which will now add 400 new positions — in August.

By Chris Casey • Jan. 18, 2023

US, Mexico, Canada outline 5 initiatives to strengthen key manufacturing industries

The countries plan to collaborate on projects such as mapping critical minerals and assessing future manufacturing labor needs.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 10, 2023

Manufacturing conferences to watch in 2023

Industry events this year are largely focused on emerging technologies and transforming workplace culture.

By A.B. Brown • Jan. 6, 2023

US manufacturing ended 2022 in contraction

Firms dealt with falling demand and a slowing economy in the final month of the year.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 4, 2023

Women in manufacturing: What companies are doing to recruit, retain half the population

Childcare services, flexible schedules and mentorship programs are helping keep more women in an industry historically dominated by men.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 3, 2023

Here are the top issues manufacturers tackled in 2022

Amid a tight labor market and shifting global supply chains, manufacturers embarked on strategies to take on long-term challenges.

By Kate Magill • Dec. 29, 2022

Micron to reduce workforce, suspend executive salaries

Despite expanding its operations in Idaho and New York, the chipmaker is cutting costs due to a drop in demand.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 22, 2022

Energy Dept. to invest up to $72M to expand clean energy workforce efforts

The government will create new Industrial Assessment Centers, which train future engineers and help small manufacturers reduce their energy use.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 21, 2022

Manufacturing execs expect growth in 2023 after a slow start

While production will remain soft at the beginning of next year, the industry is preparing for expansion in the second half.

By Kate Magill • Dec. 19, 2022

Abbott to build $536M facility in Northwest Ohio

The new facility, which will produce nutritional powder products, is slated to break ground next year.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 16, 2022

Retailers grapple with fallout from illegal manufacturing practices at suppliers

When it comes to supply chain ethics, retailers may no longer be able to cede responsibility to the brands they sell.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2022

Los Angeles garment supplier cited for failure to pay workers

The U.S. Department of Labor said the violation was the latest in a string of abuses at clothing manufacturers in the city.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2022

Hershey’s bilingual facility sees improved retention in Pennsylvania

The company's "Say Hola" initiative also reduced recruitment costs and increased the number of applicants with manufacturing experience.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 14, 2022

Lovesac makes strides in sourcing outside of China

Companies are reevaluating their businesses amid the country's stringent pandemic control measures. 

By Kate Magill • Dec. 14, 2022

Stellantis will halt operations at Illinois assembly plant

The automaker blamed rising EV production costs for its plan to idle the facility come February.

By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 12, 2022

A look at Arizona State University’s new manufacturing school

The new program will focus on showing students potential career paths in the industry and growing their digital skills.

By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 12, 2022