Manufacturing industry performance holds largely stable in April

S&P Global's PMI index registered growth for the first time since October 2022, but economists remain uncertain about the future.

By Kate Magill • May 1, 2023

Boeing sends cash, resources to supplier to fix 737 quality issue

The aircraft company is providing Spirit Aerosystems with manufacturing and engineering resources after being notified of a quality issue on some fuselages.

By Kelly Stroh • May 1, 2023

3M to restructure, lay off 6,000 worldwide

The news follows the 2,500 jobs the company cut in January.

By Sara Samora • April 25, 2023

Tesla says lack of lithium refining capacity will become EV production ‘choke point’

The EV maker is expanding its lithium production capacity in the U.S. and calling on other companies to do so, too.

By Kate Magill • April 24, 2023

An unglamorous solution to fashion’s sustainability problem: make less stuff

Industry players are shifting to new strategies amid corporate responsibility pushes and efforts to stop the destruction of unsold goods.

By Lauren Schenkman • April 20, 2023

Labor watchdog backs increased minimum wage for garment workers in Bangladesh

Activist groups have called out major fashion companies — including Adidas, Gap and Nike — for their role in declining wages. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 18, 2023

Wrangler parent takes steps to cut emissions from supply chain

Kontoor's new design standards include tools to select materials with lower climate impacts and assess the water and chemical use of manufacturing processes.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 17, 2023

HB Fuller shutters 2 facilities as it restructures manufacturing network

The adhesive maker’s production overhaul is part of a broader cost-cutting plan that included 300 layoffs and sourcing shifts.

By Kate Magill • April 14, 2023

Levi’s gets a grip on inventory as denim rebounds

Promotions helped ease a surplus struggle for the clothing company.

By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2023

GM invests in lithium maker to bolster EV materials supply

Startup EnergyX will provide the automaker with the critical mineral sourced from mines in North America and South America.

By Kate Magill • April 12, 2023

Manufacturers turn to digital twins to improve supply chains

The burgeoning technology can help companies save time and money, if they can afford the upfront costs of integration and technology training. 

By Rebecca Heilweil • April 12, 2023

Conagra manufacturing disruption spurs canned food shortages

Issues securing and ensuring quality cans affected the availability of some products.

By Kelly Stroh • April 10, 2023

Paper industry struggles to phase out PFAS

Finding alternatives to toxic "forever chemicals" remains an ongoing issue within the packaging sector.

By April Reese • April 7, 2023

Ford invests in Indonesia nickel supplier to shore up critical EV battery materials

The automaker aims to bolster its supply chain as it builds two major EV manufacturing hubs.

By Kate Magill • April 4, 2023

How Serta Simmons Bedding is optimizing manufacturing efficiency

The retailer will implement digital supply chain software to improve forecast accuracy and lower costs.

By Kelly Stroh • March 30, 2023

New FDA policy would let manufacturers use salt substitutes

The proposed rule would make the standards of identity for 140 products more flexible, but would not require reformulation to reduce sodium content.

By Megan Poinski • March 28, 2023

L’Oréal takes a step toward more sustainable ingredients with investment in Geno-led venture

The beauty giant joins Unilever as a founding investor in the venture, which aims to develop alternatives to frequently used ingredients.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 23, 2023

China tariffs lifted US production but hurt downstream industries: report

A new U.S. International Trade Commission study parsed out the specific impacts of duties on a host of Chinese imports.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 23, 2023

Skechers CFO expects lower 2023 shipping pricing

The footwear brand is also prioritizing inventory management after seeing $90 million in excess warehousing and distribution costs.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • March 23, 2023

Peloton manufacturer announces layoffs, North Carolina facility closure

The retailer acquired Precor in 2020 as a manufacturing subsidiary, but has been exploring the unit's sale as it restructures.

By Sara Samora • March 21, 2023

Tyson to close two plants, laying off nearly 1,700 workers

The company is closing two of its processing facilities to help optimize its chicken supply chain, and offered assistance to employees impacted by the decision.

By Chris Casey • Updated March 14, 2023

Inside Nestlé’s quest for sustainable packaging

From paper Nespresso pods to 30% recycled plastic Stouffer’s trays, the CPG giant is finding novel ways to reduce the millions of pounds in packaging materials it uses annually.

By Christopher Doering • March 14, 2023

How one parts supplier navigates supply chain volatility

As part constraints grew over the last few years, EU Automation’s focus on refurbished equipment offered it opportunities for growth.

By Kate Magill • March 13, 2023

Key manufacturing tech trends for 2023

Here are the major tech trends that will continue to dominate the landscape for manufacturers in 2023 — and how manufacturers can implement digital transformation to harness everything it has to offer.

By Parker Coffman • March 13, 2023

Another Hyundai supplier to expand near Georgia EV campus

Sewon America will open its second facility in the state as Hyundai's planned $5.5 billion factory becomes a magnet for additional investment.

By Sara Samora • March 7, 2023