Meati hires CPG veterans for supply chain and operations

As the plant-based meat company prepares for a national retail launch this year, Elizabeth Fikes and Joseph Johnston have been hired to run more traditional manufacturing functions.

By Megan Poinski • March 6, 2023

Chip supplier reports $200M revenue hit after ransomware attack halted operations

MKS Instruments said it struggled to supply technology for semiconductor manufacturing and advanced electronics following the February incident.

By David Jones • March 3, 2023

Inside a federally funded strategy to strengthen US lithium supply chains

The U.S. is behind in its goal to capture domestic production of battery materials. Here’s what one Energy Department-backed group says needs to happen to catch up.

By Kate Magill • March 1, 2023

Honda signs supply deal with Ascend Elements for recycled battery materials

The deal comes as automakers and battery suppliers alike ramp up production capacity.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 28, 2023

How to keep production safe from heat

Companies will need to do more to protect workers from high temperatures inside facilities amid a changing climate.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 27, 2023

US hits Russia with 200% aluminum tariff

The Biden administration also announced $2.7 billion in new duties on other industrial goods as the war in Ukraine passes the one-year mark.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 24, 2023

Dole operations briefly paused in North America after ransomware hit

The attack against the produce giant temporarily shut down food production plants and food shipments to grocers.

By David Jones • Feb. 24, 2023

TreeHouse Foods to invest $65M on supply chain initiatives in 2023

The private-label food manufacturer is working to solve lingering service and production issues in around half of its categories.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 21, 2023

Texas Instruments to build $11B semiconductor plant in Utah

The plant will manufacture tens of millions of analog and embedded processing chips daily.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 17, 2023

For GM, the EV race is a marathon

Despite a slower EV ramp-up, analysts say the automaker’s long-term approach to manufacturing and sourcing could give it an edge over competitors.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 16, 2023

GM signs exclusive chip supplier agreement with GlobalFoundries

The semiconductor manufacturer aims to reduce the number of unique chips needed to power GM's EVs.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 15, 2023

How manufacturers can tackle supply chain costs in 2023

With budgets tightening in an uncertain economy, experts weigh in on how companies can plan for the year ahead and stay resilient.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 14, 2023

Spirit Aerosystems plagued by parts shortages, supply chain instability

Labor shortages and increased costs caused production to stall across many of the Boeing supplier’s programs.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 13, 2023

Hyundai, Labor Department in talks over child labor allegations at supplier sites

The automaker said it is working to address the concerns by adding anonymous tip hotlines and discouraging use of third-party staffing agencies.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 10, 2023

Biden urges supply chain resilience at State of the Union

The president touted domestic manufacturing investments and teased new 'buy American' standards in construction as he pushed to avoid future disruptions.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 7, 2023

Peloton struggles to offload manufacturing assets

The connected fitness company is looking to shrink its operating footprint, but it hasn’t been able to find the right buyers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 7, 2023

Manufacturing production levels fall for third-straight month

Two national indices reported an overall industry contraction based on soft demand from customers still working through inventory backlogs.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 2, 2023

Whirlpool’s production takes a hit after supplier disruption

The hiccup at the unnamed supplier was resolved in mid-January, but not before costing the appliance maker millions in lost sales and profits. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 1, 2023

Campbell Soup to consolidate snacking operations

The Goldfish and Pop Secret maker expects $10 million in annual cost savings from unifying its snack manufacturing at its New Jersey headquarters.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 23, 2023

TSMC expects revenue to fall amid declining chip demand

After years of microchip shortages, tech customers are tightening their inventories and reducing purchases.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 18, 2023

Higher batter-coated product demand leads to Lamb Weston capacity woes

More frequent and longer downtimes to clean and sanitize lines when batter is used impacts production line run-rates and availability, said the potato product supplier's CEO.

By Max Garland • Jan. 17, 2023

South Korea’s Q Cells to spend $2.5B on US solar plant

President Joe Biden said the announcement marks the single largest investment in the country's solar industry.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 17, 2023

Rivian falls short on EV production amid supply chain stall

The electric vehicle maker has faced production downtime because of a shortage of a “key component,” executives previously said. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 10, 2023

Bunge to spend $550M on protein concentrate plant

The Indiana facility, which will create about 70 full-time jobs, will make key ingredients used in the production of plant-based foods, processed meat and other products.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 10, 2023

Oatly sells two plants in cost-cutting measure

Ya YA Foods will take over most assets at the Texas and Utah facilities, as the plant-based food producer looks to focus on product innovation.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 9, 2023