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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:
FDA Accuses Toothpaste Maker of Bacteria-Tainted Water Supply, Mold – @7:09
Tom’s of Maine makes “natural” products, like toothpaste, deodorant and baby care products.
Radical Jaguar Rebrand, New Logo Spark Ire Online – @19:11
As the British luxury carmaker slowly pulls back the curtain, the public remains skeptical.
‘Sewage’ Beer Highlights Water Scarcity, Innovation – @34:16
NEWBrew is a beer product made in Singapore with NEWater.
Big Potato Accused of Fixing Prices – @46:12
Four companies produce the overwhelming majority of frozen potato products in the U.S.
Ford to Cut Bronco Production – @58:12
According to Crain’s Detroit Business, Ford Bronco inventories are rising, sales are low and now the company needs to relocate some 400 production workers from the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne to other facilities.
In Case You Missed It
Industrial AI Is Transforming Manufacturing – @1:10:46
Nearly every aspect of the manufacturing industry has become connected.
Solar Foods Launches Solein Protein Made from Thin Air – @1:19:20
The ingredient makes its U.S. debut at New York’s award-winning Olmsted.
Why the Holiday Season May Rely on Securing Manufacturing – @1:24:39
To meet consumer demand, organizations are steadily increasing their investment in technology to manage inventory, logistics, and production. Unfortunately, more investment in IT doesn’t always mean a proportional investment in cybersecurity.
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