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LISTEN: Butter Maker Smooths Production Gaps with Flex Work Option That Let’s Workers Pick Hours
A few years ago, food manufacturer Land O'Lakes had a radical idea: What if it let part-time employees pick their own schedule? In early 2022, coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Arden Hills, Minnesota-based maker of dairy pro...
LISTEN: Gen Z in Manufacturing: Lack of ‘Storytellers’ Hurting Manufacturing Interest
Welcome to another episode of Gen Z in Manufacturing, a podcast that asks young people about their journeys in manufacturing, how they intend to influence the industry a...
LISTEN: Federal Agents Raid Food Manufacturer, Detaining Workers and Confiscating Documents
Federal agents conducted an operation at LaFontanella Foods’ facility in Kansas City, with outlets reporting that law enforcement detained up to eight people. The company manufactures food products, including Cascone’s [cas-CONY] pasta sauce.
LISTEN: Sony Retraining Factory Workers After Killing PlayStation Discs
Sony earlier this month announced plans to end physical game disc production for all new games released on PlayStation consoles beginning January 2028. The consumer electronics giant has already started the transition.According to an