Daily Headlines - Morning Edition - Feb 4th, 2026
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February 4, 2026
In The Spotlight
General Motors To Invest $30 Million in Fairfax Assembly Plant Workforce Training
In the last five years, GM has invested $500 million in U.S. manufacturing workforce training programs and apprenticeships, according to the company.
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Top Stories
Gentherm Adding Modine’s Thermal Management Group in $1B Deal
Also: AIT sees “a more active pace of acquisitions” ahead and Ford’s battery storage venture gets its first president.
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ISM Report: Manufacturing Activity Returns to Expansion in January
Nine out of 17 manufacturing industries reported growth in the first month of 2026.
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Why Dr. Deming Opposed Management by Objectives and Quotas: Podcast
Hosts John Dyer and Mohamed Saleh explore what they call Dr. Deming's most controversial point for management transformation.
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Lilly Announces New $3.5 Billion Manufacturing Site in Pennsylvania
The investment marks the company’s 10th U.S. manufacturing facility announced since 2020.
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