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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:
'Cyber Incident' Severely Disrupts Jaguar Land Rover Production
Jaguar Land Rover is the latest victim of a cyberattack that has "severely disrupted" production.
Nestlé Dismisses CEO After An Investigation Into a Relationship with a Subordinate
On Monday, Nestlé fired its CEO. Laurent Freixe went from toll house to dog house after an internal investigation uncovered an undisclosed relationship with a direct subordinate.
John Deere Acquisition Looks to Tackle Labor Shortage
John Deere is buying GUSS Automation, makers of autonomous orchard sprayers.
Over 600 Memphis FedEx Workers Laid Off As Cummins Moves Out of State
By Oct. 11, 2025, 611 workers will be laid off by FedEx Supply Chain, one of the biggest employers in Tennessee.
Milwaukee Tool Employee Allegedly Shipped More Than $1 Million in Tools to Himself
A Milwaukee Tool employee stands accused of stealing more than $1 million in tools from his employer.
In Case You Missed It
Delta Agrees to Pay $79M to Settle Lawsuit After Jetliner Dumped Fuel On Schools
The jetliner dumped 15,000 gallons of fuel across L.A. in 2020.
GE Aerospace Building a Hybrid Turbogenerator to Boost Electric Aircraft Range
GE Aerospace and BETA Technologies have entered a new strategic partnership to develop a hybrid electric turbogenerator for Advanced Air Mobility applications, including long-range Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft.
Shadow AI Shines Light on Building Concerns
Unauthorized tools are unintentionally expanding manufacturers' attack surfaces.
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