This issue of IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads illustrates our manufacturing community's interest in the recently concluded East Coast dockworkers strike, troubles on the electric vehicle front, and the potential of biotechnology, among other topics. Please enjoy the Top 10 most perused content on IndustryWeek.com over the past seven days.
EV Notes: Rivian Cuts Production Target Due to Part Shortage: Also, Tesla recalls thousands of Cybertrucks and discontinues part of its lineup while EVgo gets a jolt from the DOE.
East Coast, Gulf Coast Dockworker Strike Ends Until January with 62% Raise: International Longshoremen’s Association wins massive pay increase in a tentative deal that ends the strike while sides negotiate a final deal by Jan. 15.
Biotech’s Potential for Manufacturing Is Fermenting: The U.S. was an early innovator in bioindustrial manufacturing and produces vast quantities of the feedstock needed.
Employees See Bias in the Workplace. Their Bosses Don’t. People in positions of power are often unable to recognize inequities in their own organizations—even if they see it elsewhere.
Faces of Manufacturing 2024: 'If You Work Hard, the Opportunities Are Vast': In celebration of Manufacturing Day 2024, manufacturing workers share why they love their vocation. Here are their stories.
How 3D Printing Fits into Manufacturing, For Real: It’s time to stop talking about what additive manufacturing *could* do for large manufacturers and focus on successful production deployments.
GM CFO Says EV Losses Will Shrink By At Least $2B in ’25: But executives have updated their 2024 production guidance to the low end of their previous range.
Manufacturing Day 2024: Gearing Up for the Next Generation: Workforce challenges remain, but the industry has made inroads in creating career paths at all levels of employment, connecting with underserved groups and investing in education and technology.
So That Happened: Helene Hits IV Fluids and Air Taxis Hail Investment: IndustryWeek editors look into those stories, as well as a groundbreaking for a 240,000 square-foot manufacturing facility and slowdowns among robot orders.
A Well-Designed Pay-for-Performance Model Drives Change: Regular feedback discussions between employees and managers set the foundation for employee development, commitment and satisfaction.
