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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:
Milwaukee Tool Opens Mississippi Manufacturing Facility - @4:06
The plant is the company’s largest manufacturing facility in the U.S.
Home Depot to Force Corporate Staff to Work Shifts in Stores - @12:27
In an effort to "stay connected to the core of [its] business," Home Depot is requiring its corporate workforce to work shifts in retail stores.
Toyota Pumps Brakes on EV Production in the U.S. - @23:14
Toyota originally wanted to start building three-row electric SUVs in the U.S. at its plant in Kentucky, next year.
Toilet Paper Panic Buying Returns Amid Dockworkers’ Strike - @38:02
When dockworkers at east and Gulf coast ports began to strike on October 1st, some reports suggested that the labor unrest could cause price increases and shortages.
Bankrupt EV Maker Leaves Abandoned HQ in Shambles - @50:56
In June, Fisker Automotive filed for bankruptcy protection.
In Case You Missed It
We Have Only Have About 60 Harvests Left, Researchers Warn - @1:02:53
Radical change is needed to fix a "broken" food system.
America's Largest French Fry Producer Closes Facility Amid Fading Demand - @1:09:50
The company is closing a plant in Connell, Washington, due to waning consumer demand for fast food.
Oldest Operating Toyota Forklift Found in Burlington, Ontario - @1:16:43
The model is known for its solid construction, efficient operation, and ease of maintenance.
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