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MBT Today
 
  October 27, 2026
 

 
In this image from video, fire and smoke rise from a building attached to Quaker Oats facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The company touts the plant as the largest milling facility in the world.

 
Justin Baerwald, Operations Lead in Manufacturing and Logistics Inland Packaging, featured in Gen Z in Manufacturing profile

An operations lead breaks down why swing shift schedules are draining plant talent pools.

 

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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3M company logo on outdoor sign in front of brick facility building

The companies expect the collaboration and related investments to support more than 500 jobs.

 

The so-called “safe” approach to updating enterprise-level software and data systems has proven to be more harmful than helpful in many situations. Manufacturing.net editors Jeff Reinke and Anna Wells break down the four biggest risks of taking a conservative approach to upgrading.

 
Person typing on laptop with glowing red padlock and password field symbols representing cybersecurity and data protection

'Weak passwords can feel like a small issue, but they can open the door to something more serious.'

 

There's a lot to consider when implementing AI. Here's a measured, practical approach to scaling with confidence.

 
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Today in Manufacturing Episode 291 sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric, featuring a high-performance vehicle with exhaust flames

Also on the podcast, Harley's new electric motorcycles and Apple commits another $100M to U.S.

 

 
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