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    Boeing bleeds $6.2B in Q3

    The company is straining to preserve cash as its factories sit idle amid an ongoing union strike. 

    By • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Rizo Lopez Foods barred from manufacturing after listeria outbreak investigation

    The injunction stems from the Food and Drug Administration’s probe into a multi-year, multi-state outbreak of infections linked to the company.

    By • Oct. 22, 2024
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    Trendline

    Automation in manufacturing operations

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

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    International Paper to close facilities in 4 states, lay off hundreds

    The recently disclosed layoffs will occur in Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina and Tennessee in mid-December. They build on a series of 650 layoffs confirmed last week.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 22, 2024
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    Ford inks battery supply deal with LG Energy Solution

    Under the agreement, Ford will move the Mustang Mach-E battery production from Poland to Michigan to remain eligible for the Inflation Reduction Act tax credit.

    By Eric Walz • Oct. 22, 2024
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    Hemlock Semiconductor scores $325M in CHIPS funds

    The chipmaker will use the money to construct a polysilicon manufacturing facility in Hemlock, Michigan, a critical material for chip and solar panel production.

    By • Oct. 22, 2024
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    More US-based companies to shift supply chain operations into Americas: report

    Reducing touch points and increasing proximity to manufacturing and procurement locations is a priority for firms, according to KPMG.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 21, 2024
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    Opinion

    Op-ed: Limiting plastic production leads us backwards

    The Biden administration should roll back its support of a reduction in global plastics production, writes Plastics Industry Association CEO Matt Seaholm.

    By Matt Seaholm • Oct. 21, 2024
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    Spirit AeroSystems to furlough 700 at Kansas plant

    The move will impact employees who work on Boeing’s 767 and 777 planes at the supplier's Wichita facility.

    By • Oct. 18, 2024
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    Infinera secures $93M CHIPS funding

    The money will be used to expand semiconductor production of photonic integrated circuits with new facilities in California and Pennsylvania. 

    By • Oct. 17, 2024
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    Flexibility in manufacturing: Leveraging talents for skills-based hiring

    Volvo and Carlisle Cos. are among the manufacturers leaning into more flexible shift work and part-time roles to recruit and retain workers.

    By • Oct. 17, 2024
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    TTM Technologies to expand New York print circuit board site

    The Department of Defense awarded the electronics maker $30 million to build a new facility in Dewitt.

    By • Oct. 17, 2024
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    Intel to lay off over 1,700 workers across Oregon, Arizona, California

    The job cuts are part of the chipmaker’s cost savings plan to downsize 15% of its workforce and cut $10 billion in spending in 2025.

    By • Oct. 16, 2024
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    Wolfspeed to secure $750M CHIPS funding for North Carolina, New York

    The silicon wafer and device chip facilities are expected to create over 5,000 jobs in the two states.

    By • Oct. 15, 2024
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    Lyten to build $1B lithium-sulfur battery factory in Nevada

    The manufacturer received a $4 million Department of Energy grant in January to accelerate its EV battery production.

    By • Oct. 15, 2024
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    5 tips for businesses filing hurricane-related insurance claims

    With Hurricanes Helene and Milton estimated to cost billions in damages, it’s essential for businesses to carefully document the impact when filing insurance claims.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 15, 2024
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    The ILA strike is over. What should shippers do now?

    While the strike was short-lived, it could take weeks to clear port congestion, affecting inventory replenishment ahead of the holiday season.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 14, 2024
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    Jabil to close Kentucky plant, lay off 108 workers

    The contract electronics manufacturer is closing the site after a customer shifted capacity needs to a different Jabil plant.

    By • Updated Oct. 14, 2024
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    Boeing to lay off 17K workers

    The company is cutting jobs and curtailing production in a bid to preserve cash amid an ongoing workers’ strike.

    By • Oct. 14, 2024
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    McDonald’s sues Tyson, JBS and other beef producers for allegedly fixing prices

    The fast food giant, which is the world's largest buyer of beef, alleges major meat companies conducted illegal acts to drive down supplies. 

    By Nathan Owens • Oct. 14, 2024
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    Sponsored by Milliken

    Smart manufacturing needs people

    Smart manufacturing means significant process advancement—and reinforces the importance of people.

    Oct. 14, 2024
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    Boeing makes mild improvement on deliveries in Q3

    The plane maker may struggle to meet future production targets however, as operations remain halted amid a union workers’ strike.

    By • Oct. 11, 2024
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    Vacuum maker gets CHIPS money for New York facility

    Edwards Vacuum will use the money to build a $319 million dry vacuum pump plant in the Finger Lakes region for the semiconductor industry.

    By • Oct. 11, 2024
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    Hurricane Helene underscores the value of facility continuity plans

    Building operators should conduct a business impact analysis prior to an extreme weather event, according to experts.

    By Joe Burns • Oct. 10, 2024
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    Hurricane Milton’s supply chain impact: What to know

    As of Thursday morning, Port Tampa Bay remains closed, while Port Everglades is resuming some operations.

    By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 10, 2024
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    Clemens Food Group to close Pennsylvania pork plant

    The closure comes five months after the company acquired Kunzler & Co. and its facilities in Lancaster and Tyrone.

    By • Oct. 10, 2024