Manufacturing operations

Manufacturing operations

Trade and supply-chain operations signal monitor: US-Iran talks to begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fi

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

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Manufacturing operations

Phone-based injury-risk movement screening for hiring

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

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Manufacturing operations

Purchase order exception tracker for small manufacturers

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