UPS, Amazon, and FedEx are all fully engaged in their annual employee purge. UPS says it is cutting 48,000 jobs in 2025–34,000 in management and 14,000 in operations. This might explain why Graff-Pinkert’s Wickman spare parts business was getting tariffed 200% on imports from England rather than the 10% rate…
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PODCASTS

Ep. 129 – Recruiting Long Term Shop Employees, with Bill Cox (Part 2)

Ep. 128 – Building a Great Apprenticeship Program, with Bill Cox

How to Persuade Anyone Before You Even Speak-EP 253

Success of a Woman in the Machining Business, with Aneesa Muthana—EP 33

How To Get Lucky (It’s Easier Than You Think)–EP 252

Where Rotary Transfers Fit, with Kris Fugate—EP. 144

AI That Actually Works in Manufacturing, with Adam Marsh-EP. 251

Defending Your Manufacturing Company From Cyber Attacks, with Drew Phillips–EP 162
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