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(9 articles)Tesla Ramps Semi Truck Production with 103 Nevada Hires
Tesla is accelerating its electric truck manufacturing footprint by hiring 103 new employees focused on Semi production at its Sparks, Nevada facility, just three weeks after launching high-volume pro
Port Ransomware Attacks Cost $380M: How Supply Chains Must Adapt
Supply chain professionals face a new class of operational risk as cybercriminals shift their focus to port infrastructure. A June 2026 ransomware attack on Italy's Adriatic Port Authority and a coord
Trump 25% Truck Tariffs Drive PACCAR Expansion, 2,000 New Jobs
The Trump administration is leveraging a 25% tariff on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks, imposed November 1, 2025, to reshape North American commercial vehicle manufacturing. During an October 2
Manufacturing Expands in September Despite Economic Policy Uncertainty
U.S. manufacturing continued its expansion trajectory in September, signaling continued industrial activity and production growth. However, the headline numbers mask a deeper concern: manufacturers ar
Major US Facility Investments Signal Mixed Supply Chain Momentum
Multiple Fortune 500 companies announced significant facility investments and closures, indicating divergent supply chain strategies across sectors. Amazon, US Steel, and Pirelli are expanding US-base
Chobani Acquires $1.2B Pennsylvania Plant to Expand Yogurt Production
Chobani's $1.2 billion acquisition of a Pennsylvania manufacturing facility from Keurig Dr Pepper represents a significant structural investment in domestic production capacity for the Greek yogurt ca
MarineShaft Expands Lathe Capacity to Ø1100 mm
MarineShaft has announced an expansion of its mobile lathe capacity to accommodate shafts up to Ø1100 mm in diameter. This upgrade represents an incremental capacity enhancement for a specialized mari
Freight Rail Index Hits Decade High Signaling Strong Economic Recovery
The Association of American Railroads' Freight Rail Index has reached its highest level since 2008, driven by four consecutive months of sustained growth in carload and intermodal traffic. North Ameri
Trump Cuts Aluminum Tariffs 50% for U.S. Production Onshoring
The Trump administration has introduced a conditional tariff relief program targeting aluminum producers, offering a 50% reduction on the current 50% aluminum tariff for companies that commit to expan