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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:
Regulators Raid Farm Turned ‘Skinny Jab’ Factory - @3:12
Last month, two sites in the UK were raided as part of an investigation into a bulging criminal underbelly known for making and distributing unlicensed “skinny jabs.”
PepsiCo to Shutter Southern California Facility, Cut Nearly 250 Jobs - @15:59
About eight months ago, PepsiCo turned the famous Frito-Lay plant in Rancho Cucamonga, California into a distribution hub.
Stellantis Workers, Union Fume Over $0 Bonuses - @29:19
There were no profits, so thus no profit sharing.
In Case You Missed It
Stanley Black & Decker Closing Last Factory in Founding City - @45:00
The move could mark the end of "Hardware City."
Judge Rules Companies Are Entitled to Refunds for Tariffs Overturned by the Supreme Court - @51:13
This could get messy.
FDA to Offer Bonus Payments to Staffers Who Complete Speedy Drug Reviews - @1:00:41
The pilot presents potential ethical dilemmas.
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