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This episode is brought to you by Siemens. Small and medium-sized manufacturers encounter the same industry-wide pressures as large manufacturers: rising costs, labor shortages, and growing operational complexity. But conventional digital transformation programs are often out of reach for smaller manufacturers due to budget, time, and skills constraints.
This paper from ARC Advisory Group, "How Siemens Is Positioning Xcelerator for Small-Medium Manufacturers," outlines a more practical way for these manufacturers to do more with less and see results faster.
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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:
5 Notable Cars That Won't Be Around Next Year
While they often fly under the radar (because no one cares enough to buy them) these cancellations, and the subsequent inventory disposal, can be surprising.
Engine Debris to Blame for Broken Boeing Window That Sucked Out Passenger
In July, a man was saved after passengers pulled him back into a plane after he was partially sucked out of a plane window. It turns out that broken engine parts shattered the window on the Ryanair flight shortly after it took off in Greece.
Tyson to Close 2 Facilities, Cut 3,200 Jobs
Last Thursday, Tyson Foods announced plans to close two more facilities and sell another as part of “strategic changes to its beef operations."
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AI Companies Look to Ocean as Place to Put More Data Centers
Companies are looking beyond traditional land-based options. Far beyond.
Meat Processor Accused of Dumping Animal Blood, Waste Into Nearby Waters
The alleged scheme looked to avoid millions of dollars in annual waste removal costs.
How UAV Technology Can Help Combat the Growing Cargo Theft Crisis
According to the FBI, estimated cargo theft losses in the U.S. and Canada reached nearly $725 million in 2025.
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