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A long line of unsold 2024 R1S electric utility vehicles sits at a Rivian service center Nov. 26, 2024, in east Denver.

The company just started long-delayed work on a $5 billion facility in Georgia.

 

 
A worker holds a sign reading 'investing instead of saving' during a nationwide warning strike of the union IG Metal at the car maker FORD factory in Cologne, Germany, Germany, Oct. 29, 2024.

The factory will move to one shift per day instead of two.

 
Manufacturing

Nearly 54% of U.S. organizations report substantial revenue declines in the last year.

 

According to Deloitte, 52 percent of U.S. CFOs cited geopolitical uncertainty as their top external risk, with tariffs playing a leading role. Watch this short video to see what these new tariffs could mean to your business. 

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Process ovens are essential in food processing plants and other manufacturing facilities but keeping them properly lubricated is no easy task. These systems operate under extreme temperatures, run continuously, and often face dirty conditions, making lubrication a serious challenge.

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The current Ford World Headquarters is seen, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Dearborn, Mich.

But the carmaker didn't move too far.

 
A sign marks the entrance of the Boar's Head processing plant in Jarratt, Va., on Thursday Aug. 29, 2024.

The outbreak exposed shocking food safety failures.

 

Discover how B2B manufacturers buy. RHBlake’s Buyer Journey Study reveals where they research, what sparks new solutions, the weight of expertise vs. brand, AI’s role, and C-Suite impact. Essential insights for long-cycle marketers. 

 
A Tesla model Y and other Telsla vehicles sit at a dealership, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Kennesaw, Ga.

The agency received nine reports of people being unable to open the doors.

 
Construction continues at Entergy's Orange County Advanced Power Station, a 1,215-megawatt facility, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Orange, Texas.

Texas was first, but won't be the last to bump data centers off grids during emergencies.

 

Results from a recent study indicated that 72% of manufacturers who implemented AI technology noticed significant cost reductions and operational efficiency improvements. Throughout these pages, discover where AI brings the most value to manufacturing and distribution, along with how to get started.

 
Visitors give commands to a robot at Nvidia's booth during the 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo at the China International Exhibition Center, in Beijing, July 18, 2025.

Nvidia didn't comply with conditions when purchasing Mellanox Technologies in December 2024.

 
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Delivering mission-critical performance for industries from aerospace to medical to power generation.

 

Line Vac conveyors are ideal for moving large volumes of material, parts or waste over long distances. A small amount of compressed air is injected through directed nozzles to produce a vacuum on one end and high output flows on the other.

 
A container ship departs from the port of Santos in Brazil, April 1, 2025.

U.S. shipping companies have endorsed it — but the Trump administration is opposed.

 
Prime Minister Mark Carney walks through a manufacturing facility ahead of a press conference in Mississauga, Ont., on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.

Two resolutions look to terminate the national emergencies Trump declared to justify the tariffs.

 

To combat rising costs and meet evolving customer expectations, winning in distribution starts by revolutionizing how you sell. Here's how to build a strong B2B eCommerce foundation that sets you apart from competitors.

 
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The company cited changes in consumer demand and declining turkey flocks.

 
Trader Robert Charmak, right, and specialist Glenn Carell, center, work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Sept. 10, 2025.

Supporters say companies tend to focus on quarterly targets at the expense of long-term planning.

 
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Also on the podcast, ConocoPhillips to lay off thousands and Weaber catches fire in Pennsylvania.

 

 
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