Automaker Stellantis continues to attract headlines in the IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads, this time for word of major job cuts in Michigan. Other topics of interest include a one-year update on the Panama Canal and the risk of AI technology.
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Stellantis to Cut Up to 2,450 Jobs at Michigan Plant: The plant's assembly production line will reduce operations from two shifts per day to one and will only produce its Jeep Wagoneer vehicle line at the site, the company said.
The 3 E's of TPS and How the Basics Never Go Out of Style: Brett Wood, president and CEO of Toyota Material Handling North America, shares insights into the Toyota Production System.
The Panama Canal Traffic Jam, One Year On: What’s New in 2024? A possible new reservoir, a new slot allocation method and a steady increase in booking slots and maximum allowable draft.
Manufacturers Find a Workforce Friend in Black Churches: In Chicago and Cleveland, employers are connecting with clergy to match people with jobs.
Tariffs Triple and Pay Up for Plant Manager: IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads: Also, lean engagement best practices and how to build a manufacturing excellence system.
Seeking a New Plant Manager? Be Prepared to Pay Up: Manufacturers brace for a 20% premium as early retirements, reshoring and changing economic and social factors change the equation.
Trade Policy Winners and Losers: When Will Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Rise? Additional costs and controls on Chinese imports are on the horizon.
Risk Is Different With AI. Here’s How to Think About It: Most people in the current workforce had no exposure to AI technology when they attended school. This makes it challenging to identify, manage and mitigate its risks.
5 Best Practices for Boosting Lean Engagement: An engaged workforce is the catalyst of continuous improvement success.
New Boeing CEO Plans Day One Presence on Factory Floor: "While we clearly have a lot of work to do in restoring trust, I’m confident that working together, we will return the company to be the industry leader we all expect," Kelly Ortberg said.
