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Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:
Boom Unveils U.S. 'Superfactory' - @3:38
Boom Supersonic – perhaps best known for its supersonic airliners but, also, its propulsion and energy products – is having a big week.
Explosion and Fire Erupt at Quaker Oats Plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa - @11:07
An apparent explosion caused a fire Saturday at a Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa has been dubbed the largest milling facility in the world – processing over 2 million pounds of oats daily .
BMW's Six-Figure Severance Offer Causes HR Site to Crash - @16:47
BMW is attempting to cut 8,000 corporate positions – an event that might be newsworthy on its own were it not for the circumstances surrounding its buyout offers.
In Case You Missed It
Gen Z in Manufacturing: Inside the Swing Shift Problem - @24:59
An operations lead breaks down why swing shift schedules are draining plant talent pools.
The SS United States Scheduled for Sinking to Become World's Largest Artificial Reef - @29:06
The ship will be sunk about 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin.
Halloween Candy Sales Off to Slow Start - @33:14
High living costs and scary chocolate prices dampen demand for sweet Halloween treats
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