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Supply Chain Pivots Need Cybersecurity

As manufacturers shift to accommodate new needs and challenges presented by the coronavirus, many are at a heightened risk of cyberattack.

In this Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 photo made available by NASA, Boeing, NASA, and U.S. Army personnel work around the Boeing Starliner spacecraft shortly after it landed in White Sands, N.M. On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, NASA officials said they have identified 80 corrective actions for safety, mostly involving software, that must be implemented before the Starliner capsule launches again. The previous count was 61.

NASA Adds Safety Fixes for Boeing's Crew Capsule

The changes follow a pair of close calls during a test flight.

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Recognizing Supplier Quality Problems Before They Spread

Even a minor variation in sourced components or materials can be dire, delaying lifesaving product deliveries or threatening user safety.

Cars pass Purdue Pharma headquarters.

Lawyers Seek to Halt Purdue Pharma Political Contributions

A photo provided by Hyundai Motor America shows Jose Munoz.

Hyundai Exec: Online Sales Will Help With Virus Resurgence

Workers stand near a Boeing 737 Max 8 jetliner being built for American Airlines.

American Airlines Threatens to Cancel Boeing Max Orders

Strikers picket outside the district lodge of Local 6 across from Bath Iron Works.

Shipbuilder Files Complaint Over Union Threats During Strike

Clouds are reflected in the headquarters of Analog Devices, Inc., Monday, July 13, 2020, in Norwood, Mass. Computer chip maker Analog Devices is buying Maxim Integrated in an all-stock deal that will create a company worth about $68 billion, and strengthens its position in the analog semiconductor sector.

Tech Deal to Create $68B Chipmaker

Analog Devices is buying Maxim Integrated in a $20 billion all-stock deal.

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Tech Company CEO Resigns Over Racist Outburst

Video showed him using vulgar and racist language toward an Asian family at a restaurant.

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Diesel Customers Can Sue VW Outside Germany

The EU's highest court ruled buyers can file suit in the country where they bought the car.

Visitors look at a Tesla Model 3 vehicle on display at an auto show in southwestern China's Chongqing Municipality, June 13, 2020.

China's Auto Sales Fall Off Dramatically

Sales were down more than 22% as the country shut down to fight the coronavirus.

Elon Musk Is Now Richer than Warren Buffett

Six of the seven richest people in the world are executives involved in the tech sector.

Former Nissan chair, Carlos Ghosn.

Ghosn Says He Is Aiding Those Who Helped Him Flee to Lebanon

But he refuses to provide details about the escape.

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May US Mfg. Technology Orders Down 45% YoY

Encompassing machine tooling and metal forming & fabricating, orders fell 5 percent from April's total.

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Ex-Packaging Co. Worker Admits to Tampering with PPE Delivery

Masks, gloves and gowns meant for healthcare providers were delayed for days.

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Fiat Chrysler Recall: Part Can Be Projectile

The company says it has 14 reports of drivers being injured because of the problem.

Rivian Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe unveils the first-ever electric adventure vehicle before it's official reveal at the LA Auto Show at the Griffith Observatory on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 in Los Angeles. Electric vehicle startup Rivian says it has raised another $2.5 billion in funding from accounts advised by investment firm T. Rowe Price.

EV Startup Rivian Nets $2.4B in Funding

The company has a contract with Amazon to build 100,000 electric delivery vans starting next year.

In this April 24 file photo, empty United Airlines ticket machines are shown at the Tampa International Airport in Tampa, FL. United United Airlines will send layoff warnings to 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - in the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus outbreak is hurting the airline industry.

US Economy Stumbling as Pandemic Worsens

Six states representing one-third of the economy are reversing reopening plans, while plans are on pause in 15 other states.

Democratic presidential candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at Alexis Dupont High School in Wilmington, Del. on Tuesday, June 30.

Biden Calls For $700B+ ‘Buy American’ Campaign

He proposes tightening current “Buy American” laws that are intended to benefit US firms but can be easily circumvented by government agencies.