Daily Headlines - Afternoon Edition - Dec 16th, 2025
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December 16, 2025
In The Spotlight
Ford Scales Back EV Ambitions, Forecasts $19.5 Billion Write-Down
Ford said it had halted production of the current F-150 Lightning electric pickup, which it once hoped would spearhead a transition to EVs.
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Top Stories
‘Shock and Devastation’: Ohio MEP in Jeopardy as Feds, State Freeze Funds ‘Effective Immediately’
Gov. Dewine warns Trump administration to proceed with caution as MEP audits show reporting errors.
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A Real-Life Blueprint for Planning a Factory Expansion
A power-equipment manufacturer in need of an upgrade followed these 10 principles for success.
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Podcast: Don’t Choose Suppliers Based on Price Tag, Minimize Total Cost
Hosts Dr. Mohamed Saleh and John Dyer discuss the fourth of Dr. W. Edwards Deming’s 14 points for management transformation and his assertion that choosing suppliers based on unit price alone is bad for business.
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Are Your Best Workers Becoming Your Worst Bosses? Preparing Manufacturing Leaders for Success
Common mistakes in leadership development include promoting employees for the wrong reasons and underestimating training opportunities.
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