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$15B Iowa Steel Plant in Question with Tax Laws, Site Selection Still Unresolved

The project has encountered some skepticism in rural Iowa.

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Hormel to Acquire Chicken Processor Brakebush in $1B Deal

The company expects the move to bolster its protein portfolio and foodservice operations.

What Manufacturing Software Really Costs

IT and ops leaders: manufacturing software budgets vary widely, and hidden fees catch many off guard. Compare real pricing for Cin7 Core, Fishbowl, Katana Cloud Inventory, and others, plus questions to ask before you sign.

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Manufacturing Cybersecurity in the Age of AI

As more files, devices, suppliers, and OT data flows become connected, cyber risk expands in an industry already targeted more than any other. Learn how to protect critical operations in the age of AI.

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Your Next Vulnerability May Be an Exhausted Employee

That is not an HR talking point. It is a business risk.

Amazon Investing $1B Into Data Center Communities Amid Backlash

The gamble looks to win back those wary of data centers.

Winning in Manufacturing While the Race Never Stops

Pressured by constant disruption, workforce challenges, and increasing operational complexity, manufacturing frontlines must operate like a Formula 1 pit crew to win — moving with speed, precision, and consistency.

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Millwork Company to Make Processed Pine Products in New U.S. Factory

The $216 million factory will create 217 new jobs.

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Minimizing Human Error and Credential Theft

The good news is that we know the problem. The bad news is that we're not fixing it.

The Hidden Costs of Standing Still

Waiting to modernize your ERP may seem like the safe choice—but hidden costs can quickly add up. Discover the real price of waiting and how timely ERP modernization drives faster growth, sharper insights, and long-term competitive success.

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