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Oct 9, 2024 · The COVID-19 recession dealt a severe blow to the sector, which lost 650,000 jobs in 2020. But by 2023, it had entirely recouped these losses, with total manufacturing employment above 12.9 million workers, just exceeding the 2019 figure of 12.8 million.

Oct 12, 2017 · Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) is an internationally recognized system for reducing the risk of safety hazards in food. A HACCP system requires that potential biological, chemical or physical hazards are identified and controlled at specific points in the process. Any company involved in the manufacturing, processing or handling of food products can use HACCP to improve ...

Dec 12, 2024 · In this Q&A, Darcy MacClaren, SAP's chief revenue officer of digital supply chain, explains what companies need to know about AI, how to balance cost with innovation and what the optimal "anti-fragile" supply chain looks like. Most Read on Manufacturing.net. WATCH: Famed Workwear Maker Moving from Texas to California ; Econo-Pak Announces Major Co-Packing Facility Expansion

Jun 14, 2016 · Establish Pull. Closely related to creating flow, the fourth lean principle requires businesses to use a pull-based production system. Traditional production systems use a push system, which starts with purchasing supplies and proceeds by pushing material through the manufacturing process, even when there isn't an order.

Jan 6, 2025 · The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded Amkor Technology Arizona, Inc., a subsidiary of Amkor Technology, Inc., up to $407 million in direct funding under the CHIPS Incentives Program’s Funding Opportunity for Commercial Fabrication Facilities. Amkor, the largest U.S.-based outsourced ...

Oct 30, 2024 · Black Kite, a leading provider of third-party cyber risk intelligence, recently published the 2024 report: The Biggest Third-Party Risks in Manufacturing, which revealed that 80 percent of manufacturing companies have critical vulnerabilities putting them at high risk for exploitation.In creating the report, the Black Kite Research Team (BRITE) examined nearly 5,000 companies across 10 sub ...

Oct 3, 2024 · Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive components, announced that it is implementing restructuring actions designed to optimize its manufacturing footprint and streamline business decision making as it executes the Vishay 3.0 growth strategy.

Oct 23, 2024 · SMG Group announced the acquisition of Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation, a company that specializes in matchplate molding machines, mold handling equipment and sand casting technology for the global foundry market.The acquisition was finalized on July 24, 2024.

Jan 9, 2025 · Despite the clear advantages, many manufacturers still face significant barriers to fully embracing digital transformation. AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, advanced data analytics and more can enhance production capabilities, reduce waste, improve quality control and boost operational efficiency.