Manufacturing: Page 11
Manufacturing sector news can be a leading indicator for supply chain managers looking for information about supplier capacity, production challenges, inventory tactics, and other operations trends. Are you a manufacturing executive looking for further coverage of the sector? See our sister publication manufacturingdive.com.
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LG Energy Solution, WesCEF expand lithium supply deal
The partnership will supply the battery maker's North American manufacturing sites and produce more IRA-compliant vehicles.
By Kate Magill • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Panasonic, Novonix sign synthetic graphite supply deal
The deal will help the battery maker as it launches its Kansas factory, which is expected to supply automakers like Tesla and Mazda.
By Kate Magill • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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EU passes law to bolster clean energy supply chains
The European Commission's Net-Zero Industry Act trails similar actions by U.S. legislators to prop up manufacturing.
By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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Spirit AeroSystems ups production oversight as skepticism over quality looms
The Boeing supplier vowed to increase inspections, improve training and add automation to its processes after last month's Alaska Airlines incident.
By Sara Samora • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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GM, LG Chem ink $19B cathode material supply deal
The South Korea-based chemical maker will supply the automaker with enough CAM to power 5 million EVs.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Upcoming Indo-Pacific trade deal adds to US supply chain priorities
Meant to boost collaboration and resiliency, the agreement's member countries will make their picks for key committees in the coming months.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Hormel Foods names new supply chain executive
Steve Lykken will take over as group vice president of supply chain, replacing the retiring Mark Coffey.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Manufacturing ‘ready to start running again’ with demand up: PMI
The industry is at the beginning of a possible growth cycle, but manufacturers are likely to be slow to start hiring again, economists say.
By Kate Magill • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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From geopolitics to inflation: 2024’s supply chain trends and risks
Companies are adjusting their strategies at every step of the supply chain to position themselves for success in the year ahead.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Haribo to expand Wisconsin warehouse, nearly tripling its space
The new site features 73 truck docks and is located within 2 miles from the gummi maker's production plant in Pleasant Prairie.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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General Dynamics’ aircraft production disrupted by Israel-Hamas war
The company expects to deliver fewer Gulfstream G280 jets due to the conflict’s impact on an Israel-based supplier.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Stardust Power to build lithium refinery in Oklahoma
The company plans to turn the facility into a hub for its domestic supply chain.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Lamb Weston begins ERP transition for North America operations
The shift has involved a production pause and reduced shipping activity due to short-term inventory visibility constraints.
By Max Garland • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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OpinionWhy top apparel brands fall short in supplier partnerships
Improving supply chain working conditions requires clarity of expectations and accountability on both sides.
By Sanchita B. Saxena • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Boeing names retired Navy admiral to lead quality inspections
The company is also sending its own team to review supplier Spirit AeroSystems’ operations in the wake of the Alaska Airlines incident.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Lawsuit claims Spirit AeroSystems allowed widespread product defects
The suit alleges that Spirit overlooked “constant” quality failures by prioritizing production speed over quality.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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FAA steps up oversight of Boeing production in wake of Alaska Airlines incident
The agency will audit the aircraft maker’s 737-9 Max production line and suppliers like Spirit AeroSystems, which has been plagued by its own quality woes over the last year.
By Kate Magill , Kelly Stroh • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Circularity could reduce dependence on China for rare earths: study
Reuse and recycling could help the U.S. meet up to 40% of its demand for materials critical to the energy transition, according to a new scientific paper.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Auto suppliers sitting on surplus semiconductors, chip company says
Mobileye said its customers amassed millions of excess units to hedge against shortages and are now working through the inventory.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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A look back at Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems’ turbulent year
From quality issues to missed delivery goals, these aircraft manufacturers navigated stormy skies in 2023.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Supply chain trends 2024: rising operations costs
Labor, materials, cybersecurity and insurance spending will likely continue to increase this year.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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CHIPS and Science Act not enough to strengthen the semiconductor industry: CSCMP report
The industry group's recent report stressed the need for more investment to fortify the country's chip supply.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Inside the geographic transformation of supply chains
Lead times, cost pressures and geopolitical risks are just a few reasons why companies are making operational changes.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 3, 2024 -
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Manufacturing ended the year in a lull, but optimism up for 2024: PMI
The industry could enter growth mode as early as March, economists say.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 3, 2024 -
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Siemens Healthineers sues supplier in spat over $40M defense deal
The medtech company alleges that Western Shelter Systems quit crucial integration work for battle-ready CT scanners, hurting Siemens’ ability to supply the military.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 21, 2023
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