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    Manufacturing enters ‘deeper slowdown period’ ahead of election: July PMI

    Companies are hesitant to invest in new orders amid high interest rates and political uncertainty, dragging down the industry. 

    By Aug. 1, 2024
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    Factories’ AI adoption plans must be intentional to reap benefits

    Early user engagement, solution champions and user groups can help sustain implementation, said Jennifer Peters, director of BI and data analytics at Nestlé Purina.

    By July 31, 2024
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    Navigating Manufacturing Compliance Trends

    Manufacturers must manage a quickly evolving landscape of regulations for labor, chemicals, emissions, trade policy and more.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Courtesy of Pearlson Shiplift Corp.

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    Austal USA spending $288M to expand Alabama ship plant

    The investment will enable the Mobile facility to produce large steel modules for U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships.

    By July 31, 2024
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    Porsche supplier factory flood leads to aluminum shortage

    The automaker expects disruptions to continue for several weeks, possibly leading to a manufacturing shutdown for certain vehicle series.

    By July 31, 2024
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    Boeing names new CEO

    Former Rockwell Collins executive Kelly Ortberg will be charged with leading the company out of a turbulent year.

    By July 31, 2024
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    PTO, sick leave for in-person job ads doubled: Indeed

    The report found 39% of manufacturing posts touted paid time off as a benefit, according to the job site's data.

    By Caroline Colvin • July 30, 2024
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    How generative AI helps manufacturers make real-time decisions

    The technology can guide workers in developing machine learning operations strategies.

    By Joelle Anselmo • July 30, 2024
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    Boeing put speed over safety: DOJ plea deal

    The Justice Department criticized the company for failing to properly implement safety and compliance in its manufacturing.

    By July 30, 2024
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    Deere lays off salaried workers as sales tank

    More cuts are coming after the tractor giant reduced its workforce by 1,800 people earlier this year amid declines in farmer income and demand.

    By July 29, 2024
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    Amkor scores $400M in CHIPS funding

    The money for the Arizona outsourced semiconductor assembly and test facility marks the third CHIPS-related investment in the state.

    By Joelle Anselmo • July 29, 2024
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    Danone partners with Microsoft to scale AI projects

    The diary manufacturer aims to train 100,000 workers on AI-related skills, including predictive forecasting.

    By Chris Casey • July 29, 2024
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    CHIPS and Science Act: Breaking down the law’s impact 2 years later

    Passed in August 2022 to boost U.S. competitiveness in chip manufacturing, the law has spurred billions of dollars in semiconductor production nationwide.

    By Joelle Anselmo • July 26, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    How OSHA’s proposed heat rule could impact manufacturers

    Companies should prepare now to offer employees additional breaks and increased air conditioning, as global temperatures continue to rise. 

    By July 26, 2024
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    GM resumes Missouri production after supplier strike

    UAW Local 282 members walked off the job at seat manufacturer Lear Corp. this week, forcing the automaker’s Wentzville Assembly plant to stop production.

    By July 26, 2024
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    Election year uncertainty clouds 2024 supply chain outlook

    Manufacturers “may kick the can down the road for certain capital investment decisions” as a result, Michigan State’s Jason Miller said during a panel discussion.

    By Max Garland • July 26, 2024
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    Intel to launch its first registered apprenticeship program in Arizona

    The chipmaker partnered with local nonprofit Fresh Start Women’s Foundation to recruit its first all-women cohort for the program.

    By July 25, 2024
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    Volvo to receive $208M to accelerate heavy-duty electric truck production

    The funds will modify plants in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, where Mack and Volvo will produce new equipment or powertrain components.

    By July 25, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    What employers can expect following the end of Chevron deference

    The U.S. Department of Labor’s regulations may not fare well under federal courts’ scrutiny post-Chevron, a former official said.

    By Ryan Golden • July 24, 2024
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    Virgin Galactic opens Arizona commercial spaceship factory

    The space tourism company aims to begin production in Q1 2025 for its six-passenger planes. 

    By Joelle Anselmo • July 24, 2024
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    EPA awards $160M grants for clean construction materials

    The Inflation Reduction Act funds will support 38 projects chosen to develop materials with low-carbon emissions.

    By July 24, 2024
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    Keurig Dr Pepper to close Virginia K-Cup plant

    The shuttering of the facility will impact 379 workers as the company ramps production at a South Carolina site.

    By Christopher Doering • July 23, 2024
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    Elon Musk: CrowdStrike outage caused ‘seizure’ for auto supply chain

    The outage reportedly shut down two of the automaker's production lines Friday morning, according to Business Insider.

    By July 23, 2024
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    CordenPharma to invest $980M in US, Europe GLP-1 capacity

    The Switzerland-based company will expand a Colorado site to meet rising peptide demand for popular weight loss drugs.

    By Joelle Anselmo • July 23, 2024
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    Ford investing $3B to expand Super Duty F-Series production

    The automaker aims to boost initial output by 100,000 vehicles a year.

    By July 22, 2024
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    VinFast pushes back North Carolina factory timeline

    The EV startup says production is now expected to begin in 2028.

    By July 22, 2024