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Lean at NUMMI

To remain competitive in the fiercely contested North American automotive industry, the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI, Fremont, CA) assembly plant, a joint venture between Toyota Motor Corp. (Aichi Prefecture, Japan) and General Motors Corp. (Detroit), has rededicated its efforts in lean manufacturing during the past few years by applying key tenets of the Toyota Production System (TPS). 

Manufacturing Contraction Deepens

The manufacturing sector's economic contraction continues for the 12th consecutive month, revealing persistent labor shortages and challenges, with some industries experiencing growth while others face contraction.

DoE Announces $2.5 Billion Loan for Battery Plants

The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the closing of a $2.5 billion loan to Ultium Cells LLC to help finance the construction of new lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan.