Operations: Page 46

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    Deep Dive

    Out of fashion: Apparel manufacturing needs a tech update

    Tied to fax machines and Excel spreadsheets, many companies are resistant to change and slow to adapt to new ways of doing business.

    By Krishna Thakker • May 15, 2023
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    BorgWarner invests $62 million to support EV production

    The auto parts manufacturer is expanding facilities in South Carolina and Michigan to meet growing demand for its components.

    By • May 12, 2023
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    Controlling rising manufacturing costs

    How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive. 

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Mondelēz International to shutter snack plant in Indiana

    The CPG giant will begin laying off the 105 workers at the site in July, with the final round of terminations in April 2024.

    By Christopher Doering • May 12, 2023
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    Nikola pauses EV truck production in Arizona

    The move comes as the OEM sells its stake in a joint venture in Europe to focus on the North American market.

    By • May 12, 2023
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    Coulomb Solutions plans to build US battery pack factory

    The site will assemble packs for commercial vehicles and cut the company's lead time in half.

    By • May 11, 2023
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    Livent, Allkem to merge and form $10.6B lithium company

    The new company will be headquartered in North America with a footprint across five continents. 

    By • May 11, 2023
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    Forge Biologics, Labcorp strike deal for gene therapy development and manufacturing

    Together, the companies aim to reduce clinical timelines for the therapies, analytical development constraints and potential regulatory challenges.

    By • May 11, 2023
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    Nestlé to shutter 2 Pennsylvania plants

    The company's heath science division will lay off more than 300 workers as it consolidates its supply chain.

    By • May 11, 2023
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    Commercial Metals Co. acquires Oklahoma synthetic materials plant

    The industrial manufacturer bought the site from BOSTD-America as it looks to add flexibility and capacity to its supply chain.

    By • May 10, 2023
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    Oatly promotes president to CEO

    Jean-Christophe Flatin, who led the company to an "asset light" operating structure, will take the helm at the Swedish oat milk company on June 1.

    By Megan Poinski • May 10, 2023
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    Legislators condemn manufacturers that added sesame to products to avoid allergy labelling law

    Some bakers are adding the ingredient to products in a bid to sidestep a new law that would require them to carefully sanitize a plant to avoid cross-contamination.

    By Megan Poinski • May 10, 2023
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    General Mills to close Blue Buffalo plant in Iowa

    The closure comes as the CPG giant works to improve supply and service levels within its pet food business.

    By • May 10, 2023
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    Mercedes-Benz partners with NavVis on digital twins of factories

    The collaboration will allow the automaker to simulate new site layouts and production line changes.

    By • May 9, 2023
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    FDA flags quality issues at Eli Lilly facility in Indiana

    The findings come as the pharmaceutical giant is under investigation for poor manufacturing practices at another plant.

    By • May 9, 2023
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    DuPont to acquire Spectrum Plastics Group for $1.75B

    With the deal, healthcare will now make up roughly 10% of the chemical company’s total sales.

    By • May 9, 2023
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    Rockwell Automation order fulfillment improves as chip supply constraints ease

    The manufacturer expects its backlog level to continue to fall throughout the rest of the year as lead times normalize.

    By • May 8, 2023
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    TSMC struggles to normalize semiconductor inventory

    The chip manufacturer grappled with elevated stock levels in the past quarter, but says AI-related customer demand is helping with “inventory digestion.”

    By • May 8, 2023
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    GeminiBio signs deal to improve biomanufacturing process

    The biotech company is working with Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America to tackle bottlenecks in buffer production, an integral part of medicine production.

    By • May 5, 2023
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    PVH financing program looks to aid manufacturers in meeting sustainability standards

    The apparel company will offer discounted loans to suppliers if they hit environmental and social targets.

    By Ben Unglesbee • May 5, 2023
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    How manufacturers are using AI to improve worker safety

    The technology is helping some companies limit employees' exposure to often risky tasks like equipment maintenance.

    By Michelle No • May 5, 2023
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    Aerojet Rocketdyne and Defense Department sign rocket manufacturing agreement

    The money was provided by a Ukrainian war funds law that provides aid to the country's war against Russia.

    By • May 4, 2023
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    TSMC hires over 900 employees for Arizona semiconductor factory

    As the Taiwan-based chipmaker grows its global footprint, hiring and developing talent are a top priority for the company, CEO C.C. Wei said on an earnings call. 

    By • May 4, 2023
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    Tesla details its supply chain emissions for the first time

      The EV maker disclosed an estimate of the carbon footprints left by its many suppliers, which make up most of the company's climate impact.

    By Ben Unglesbee • May 4, 2023
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    Fujifilm CDMO secures land for future capacity in North Carolina

    Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies’ campus in the popular Research Triangle Park has more than 170,000 square feet of dedicated manufacturing space.

    By • May 3, 2023
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    US, South Korea sign EV battery deal

    As the Biden administration allocates hundreds of billions of dollars to boost domestic production, South Korea-based companies have poured over $100 billion into U.S. operations.

    By • May 3, 2023