Manufacturing operations

Ford fired an 11-year employee over a $1.95 cookie, later discovering he had already paid. The company has apologized and reinstated the worker.

• This Info Team
• July 2, 2026

Shares of Applied Materials, Teradyne, and Entegris declined today due to broader market downturns and sector-specific worries, impacting investor sentiment.

• This Info Team
• June 24, 2026

US-Iran negotiations are scheduled to start Sunday in Switzerland, with Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz over Lebanon conflicts, impacting global trade and supply chains.

• Thorsten Meyer
• June 21, 2026

A new phone-based movement screening tool for hiring physical-labor workers is being tested, aiming to reduce injury risk and cut costs for employers.

• Thorsten Meyer
• June 20, 2026

A new purchase order exception tracker for small manufacturers is set to be tested, aiming to improve supplier issue management amid supply volatility.

• This Info Team
• June 17, 2026