Amazon Is Using AI in Almost Everything It Does

Rachel Crane goes inside Amazon HQ to see how Amazon uses AI to improve customer experiences, from cashier-less stores to Alexa's new tricks.

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In this Nov. 27, 2018 file photo, a banner depicting the Chevrolet Cruze model vehicle is displayed at the General Motors' Lordstown plant in Lordstown, OH.

AP: Trump's Rust Belt Revival is Fading. Will it Matter in 2020?

A year away from Election Day, President Trump's promised coal and steel renaissance is not materializing.

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Fed Cuts Rates a 3rd Time this Year but Signals Likely Pause

The Fed's move reduces the short-term rate it controls — which influences many consumer and business loans — to a range between 1.5% and 1.75%.

PwC: Scale Transactions will Remain the Focus for Industrial Manufacturing Sector

2019 M&A activity in industrial manufacturing has been driven by scale transactions, and it's expected to continue into next quarter and 2020.

In this Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 photo Maria Alvarez, front, and her husband Guillermo Alvarez, behind, both of Boston, examine clothes washers and dryers at a Home Depot store location, in Boston.

US Durable Goods Orders Fall 1.1% in September

The declines underscored the troubles manufacturing is having in the face of a global slowdown and trade war uncertainty.

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US Labor Market Shows Signs of Slowing in Q3

While job switchers benefit amid tight labor market, wage growth for switchers began to stabilize.

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Survey: 61% of US Employees Have Experienced Or Witnessed Discrimination at Work

The study also shows that hiring for jobs to improve corporate diversity and inclusion efforts is up 30 percent year-over-year.

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Continental to Restructure Business, Spin Off Powertrain Unit

The car parts maker alludes the move is part of its pivot to supporting ongoing business around vehicle electrification.

Industrial Media Acquires Iconic Brands

Industrial Media has acquired Industrial Distribution, Manufacturing.net, IMPO, Food Manufacturing and Manufacturing Business Technology.

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Webinar: Solving the Supply Chain Security Dilemma

In this webinar you learn how Identity Access Management can reduce costs and friction while also improving security.

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Huawei Founder Says Revenue Will Be Billions Below Forecast

Huawei's founder said Monday that the Chinese telecom giant's revenue will be $30 billion less than forecast over the next two years, as he compared the company to a 'badly damaged plane' as a result of U.S. government actions against it.

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Virtual and Augmented Reality in Manufacturing

Originally developed as technologies for gaming and entertainment, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are rapidly gaining traction in the manufacturing industry. Here how VR and AR can be used in the factory to improve safety and increase productivity.

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Trudeau to Visit Trump Next Week to Talk Trade, China

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to Washington next week to meet with President Donald Trump to discuss the ratification of the new North American trade agreement and China's detention of two Canadians.

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The Biggest Takeaways for Hiring Millennials Sellers

What manufacturing sales teams need to keep in mind to attract, hire and retain potential millennial sellers.

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China's Trade Rep Says 'External Pressures' Can Help Economy

Chinese media reported Thursday that the country's top trade negotiator said 'external pressures' can help the country's economy.