Category: Factories and Manufacturing

After Covid Lockdown, Fear and Unrest Sweep iPhone Factory in China

The New York Times – Business:
Hundreds of workers are said to have fled, afraid of being forced into quarantine with inadequate food and supplies.
In Naples, a Glove Tradition Continues

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Most gloves are now made using machines, but Omega still makes them with the human touch.
Chip Makers, Once in High Demand, Confront Sudden Challenges

The New York Times – Business:
Demand for semiconductors was off the charts last year. But a sharp slowdown coupled with new U.S. restrictions against China have created obstacles.
US Economy Grew at 2.6% Annual Rate in Q3, GDP Report Shows

The New York Times – Business:
Gross domestic product increased 0.6 percent after two quarters of decline, but key components continue to show an economic slowdown.
Foxconn’s Big iPhone Plant Hit by China’s Latest Covid Lockdown

The New York Times – Business:
An outbreak in Zhengzhou has sent an unknown number of workers at the city’s Foxconn plant into quarantine. It’s a bad time of year for output of iPhones to slow down.
Alaska Airlines Gives Boeing a Big Order With an Eye to Expansion

The New York Times – Travel:
The carrier’s decision signals confidence in the 737 Max and in the demand for air travel.
E.V.s Start With a Bigger Carbon Footprint. But That Doesn’t Last.

The New York Times – Business:
The manufacturing and disposal of electric vehicles result in more greenhouse gases than nonelectric models, but that difference will eventually disappear altogether.
Tesla’s Profit Jumped in Third Quarter on Strong Sales

The New York Times – Business:
The electric carmaker is growing fast but investors are worried that sales are starting to slow because of higher prices and interest rates.
E.V. Bonanza Flows to Red States That Denounce Biden Climate Policies

The New York Times – Business:
No Republican in Congress voted for the Inflation Reduction Act. But their districts and states will greatly benefit from the investments spurred by the law.
Small Businesses Build Their Own Supply Chains

The New York Times – Business:
They’re shifting to domestic sourcing and production, like some big manufacturers, but with at least one advantage the giants don’t have.
China’s GDP Data Delay Points to Murky Economic Picture

The New York Times – Business:
The delay in announcing routine growth data this week was only the latest example of how hard it has become to peer into China’s economy, the world’s second largest.
Tens of Thousands March in Paris to Protest Rising Living Costs

The New York Times – Business:
The demonstration occurred on the heels of strikes at oil refineries, adding to a tense political atmosphere.