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American Manufacturers Have Some Mojo Again

U.S. manufacturers flexed plenty of muscle in October.

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Why Sears Ended a Century-Old Partnership With Whirlpool

Shoppers will no longer be able to buy Whirlpool, KitchenAid or Maytag appliances at Sears, following a pricing dispute that has ended a 101-year relationship between the department store chain and the country’s largest appliance maker.

Tesla's Model 3 'Production Hell' Is Testing Elon Musk's Carmaking Model

When Elon Musk talks about the future of factory automation at Tesla, he envisions new breeds of robots and smart machines compressed in dense factories with little room for human operators, guided by self-learning software.

How to Digitalize Your Supply Chain in Five Steps

As the leadership team at a consumer products company debated its digital strategy, two opposing views emerged. To stay competitive, some argued, the company needed to invest several hundred million dollars to automate its existing network of large regional plants.

USPS Plans Autonomous Vehicle Tests on Rural Routes

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is following in the steps - or in this case, the wheels - of integrator's like UPS, FedEx and DHL by testing an autonomous delivery vehicle on rural routes, in partnership with the University of Michigan.

Nissan Suspended Production in Japan Because of Flawed Inspections

Nissan Motor said last week that it was suspending production at all of its Japanese factories after it discovered that uncertified technicians had conducted vehicle inspections even after a previous disclosure of the practice led to a major recall.

China Shuts Down Thousands of Factories in Unprecedented Pollution Crackdown

In the gritty industrial town of Yiwu, workers prepare jeans to be dyed in a vivid range of colors.

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Europe Aviation Agency Warns on Kobe Steel as Scandal Deepens

Europe's air-safety regulator recommended that companies using material from Kobe Steel Ltd. review their supply chains and - if alternative suppliers are available - suspend purchases from the Japanese company that admitted to faking data about product strength.

Google Moon Shot Could Give Industrial 3-D Printing a Boost

In what promises to be one small step for space travel and one giant leap for the next generation of manufacturing, an Israeli startup is planning to land a vehicle on the Moon that has crucial parts made using 3-D printing technology.

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The Art of Indirect Procurement

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Hyster Meets Brewery's Challenging Keg Line Needs

Challenge: In late 2015, a well-known craft brewery opened a second location with a 250,000-barrel capacity. From the opening, this new location encountered logistical challenges with its packaging and distribution and had distinct needs for its keg line, which was located in a small and tight space. The client looked to Hyster to recommend solutions to streamline the operation.

U.S. Manufacturing Output Rises As Impact From Hurricanes Fades

U.S. factory production rose last month for the first time since June, a sign the industry is starting to regain its footing after the damage from hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Federal Reserve data shows.

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