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The U.S. Navy has granted Raytheon a $22.9 billion contract to increase Tomahawk missile production, aiming to expand workforce, shorten production time, and stabilize supply chains. This follows recent agreements and investments to boost output, aligning with DOD's efforts to strengthen the defense industrial base.
The Panama Canal has implemented water-saving measures to prepare for potential weather impacts from the looming El Niño climate pattern, leading to draft restrictions and increased fees for ocean carriers.
As the demand for skilled labor in manufacturing continues to grow, employers are facing increasingly complex background screening challenges. New technologies, changing regulations, and shifting workforce expectations are transforming the hiring landscape, making it essential for manufacturers to adapt their screening practices to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.
Diligent Robotics has started rolling out Moxi 2.0, its next-generation platform, to health system customers across the U.S. The company claims that its five years of operation in over 25 hospitals shaped the development of Moxi 2.0.
A recent investigation by the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board found that an explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton, Pennsylvania facility was caused by poor safety practices and a lack of written policies and procedures.
A Department of Defense contract has brought a metal casting competition to the worldwide stage, aiming to spread awareness of the skill trade and inspire a new workforce.