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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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    Upskilling a Modern Manufacturing Workforce

    As manufacturing systems change, often becoming more automated and technical, employers are increasingly looking for ways to attract a more skilled workforce.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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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
  • Timothy Fiore, manufacturing business committee chair at the Institute for Supply Management, speaks during a live panel event Wednesday hosted by Trucking Dive, Supply Chain Dive and Manufacturing Dive.
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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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    Courtesy of Fresh Start Women's Foundation.

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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
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    Philip Morris to build Zyn manufacturing Colorado plant

    The Aurora facility will produce Swedish Match smoke-free nicotine pouches starting in 2026.

    By Joelle Anselmo • July 19, 2024
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    Bassett Furniture temporarily shuts down manufacturing facilities following cyberattack

    Although customers can still place orders and purchase products, the furniture company’s ability to fulfill orders is currently impacted. 

    By Kaarin Moore • July 19, 2024
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    Hi-Chew maker to build $136M North Carolina plant

    Morinaga & Co.’s investment supports rising demand for the Japan-based company’s candy in the U.S.

    By July 19, 2024
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    Tyson agrees to sell Georgia poultry complex

    The deal with House of Raeford Farms comes after months of cost cutting at the meat and poultry giant, including plant closures and layoffs.

    By July 18, 2024
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    FDA bans use of BVO in all food and beverages

    The ban officially goes into effect on Aug. 2 and manufacturers will have one year to reformulate, the agency said.

    By Elizabeth Flood • July 18, 2024
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    Schneider Electric to upgrade South Carolina plants

    The company’s investment will create 280 jobs and fund projects to make the Seneca and Hopkins facilities more sustainable.

    By July 18, 2024
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    $400M in CHIPS funding goes to GlobalWafers

    The money will go towards new plants in St. Peters, Missouri, and Sherman, Texas.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Updated July 18, 2024
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    Jelly Belly to close North Chicago plant, lay off 66 workers

    The parent company will move production to a nearby facility, according to parent company Ferrara Candy Co., which also makes Nerds and SweeTarts.

    By Joelle Anselmo • July 18, 2024