Rivian locks in 5-year battery deal with LG Energy Solution

The U.S.-based battery production will help Rivian meet Inflation Reduction Act standards, positioning the R2 to qualify for EV tax credits.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 21, 2024

Yeti, e.l.f. Beauty and others prep supply chains for Trump tariffs

Some businesses are planning more production outside of China or mulling price increases. Others are maintaining the status quo.

By Max Garland • Nov. 18, 2024

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Chefs, food manufacturers embrace Gen Z-driven ‘chaos cuisine’

The age cohort currently in their teens and early twenties are interested in international flavor profiles, driving producers to create experimental dishes and products.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 12, 2024

Trump’s tariffs: How manufacturers can prepare

Frontloading commodity imports could be a temporary solution, but diversified sourcing will be critical long term, experts say.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 12, 2024

Tariff hikes could be coming. Stanley Black & Decker says it’s ready.

The toolmaker has been formulating a mitigation strategy since the spring, with the company planning to shift production away from China.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 11, 2024

Election 2024 and manufacturing: a look back

As voters head to the polls, here’s a review of how Donald Trump and Kamala Harris view the future of U.S. manufacturing.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 5, 2024

Production down ahead of presidential election: PMI

Demand rose slightly during the month as manufacturers hope for a rebound next year. 

By Kate Magill • Nov. 1, 2024

General Dynamics Q3 aircraft deliveries hampered by supplier issue

The aerospace company said G700 deliveries fell far short of expectations last quarter due to component exchanges and late engine shipments.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 31, 2024

Candy makers using less chocolate this Halloween amid record cocoa prices: Wells Fargo

Hershey and other big chocolate producers are turning to gummies and other candy to offset supply issues with the crop.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 29, 2024

Unwrapping Hershey’s $250M manufacturing upgrade

The chocolate maker’s Advancing Agility and Automation Initiative leans on digitization to boost visibility and optimize operations and procurement.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 28, 2024

Final IRS guidance for semiconductor tax credit includes solar ingot and wafer manufacturing

“The White House is wisely addressing the fact that the overwhelming majority of solar panels manufactured in the world are done so by companies in China,” said Danny O’Brien, president of corporate affairs at Qcells.

By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 25, 2024

Rizo Lopez Foods barred from manufacturing after listeria outbreak investigation

The injunction stems from the Food and Drug Administration’s probe into a multi-year, multi-state outbreak of infections linked to the company.

By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 22, 2024

Potential AI needs could threaten chip shortages

Bain & Company expects artificial intelligence workloads to dramatically grow through 2027, accelerating graphics processing unit and upstream component consumption.

By Matt Ashare • Oct. 22, 2024

Ford inks battery supply deal with LG Energy Solution

Under the agreement, Ford will move the Mustang Mach-E battery production from Poland to Michigan to remain eligible for the Inflation Reduction Act tax credit.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 22, 2024

GM invests $625M in lithium production capacity

The automaker is partnering with Lithium Americas to develop the Thacker Pass Mine in Nevada, where GM agreed to buy up to 100% of lithium produced for 20 years.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 18, 2024

Biden-Harris administration opens tariff exclusion process for some manufacturers

Solar manufacturers are among those set to benefit from the exclusions from upcoming Section 301 tariff hikes. 

By Kate Magill • Oct. 17, 2024

The ILA strike is over. What should shippers do now?

While the strike was short-lived, it could take weeks to clear port congestion, affecting inventory replenishment ahead of the holiday season.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 14, 2024

McDonald’s sues Tyson, JBS and other beef producers for allegedly fixing prices

The fast food giant, which is the world's largest buyer of beef, alleges major meat companies conducted illegal acts to drive down supplies. 

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 14, 2024

Baxter unsure when North Carolina facility hit by Hurricane Helene will be operational

The drugmaker has implemented supply allocation strategies, while noting “there are many components to the recovery process."

By Ricky Zipp • Oct. 7, 2024

Layoffs mount amid low manufacturing demand: September PMI

The presidential election, an East Coast port strike and the impact of Hurricane Helene are creating a flurry of challenges for manufacturers this fall.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 1, 2024

US needs to vertically integrate solar to fight China’s dominance: experts

In 2023, China produced over 85% of the world's modules, cells, wafers and polysilicon, according to a fellow at the conference.

By Diana DiGangi • Sept. 30, 2024

Days of a port strike could mean weeks of manufacturing delays

Chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers could be among the hit hardest, with companies at risk of running out of raw materials within two to six weeks.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 30, 2024

Wheatland Tube to shutter steel plant, lay off 237 workers

The steelmaker says the Biden-Harris administration failed to enforce tariffs on Mexican steel imports, forcing it to close the Chicago plant.

By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 26, 2024

White House backs $1B EV supplier fund

Monroe Capital’s managed fund is focused on helping small- and medium-sized auto manufacturers transition to electric vehicle production.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 26, 2024

US seeks to limit China, Russia’s roles in connected vehicle supply chains

The first bans on covered software would hit automakers beginning in model year 2027.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 25, 2024