Reviving Affordable Choices, Embracing Endurance, and Escaping the Trap of Overservice: Our Weekly Reading List on Our Site
Hey there! Thanks for joining us for the May 2025 edition of our Weekly Reads. Here's a lowdown on the hottest topics on our fave website. Com:
:Title: How John Deere Mastered 5G for Manufacturing:navigating the pros and cons of pumping up private 5G cellular networks for top-of-the-line manufacturing processes.
:Title: DIY Slate Truck: Slate, Backed by Bezos, Rolls Out a Retro Electric Pickup:with no fancy extras like sound systems or automatic windows, just pure, real electric power for under $20k.
:Title: If You're Always Solving Problems, Nada Changes: This is The Doer Trap:learn how leaders can avoid getting stuck and make a real difference.
:Title: Saluting Centenarians: The 7 Manufacturers That Have Been Around for a Cool 100 Years:they've weathered storms and thrived, gaining valuable insights in the process.
:Title: Airbus Seals the Deal for Spirit AeroSystems Assets:Boeing's announcements last year to acquire Spirit AeroSystems for a whopping $4.7 billion is finally happening.
:Title: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges from Tariffs: Intensive Analysis:our editors break down the impact of President Trump's latest tariffs on the manufacturing landscape. A cocktail of winners and losers awaits.
:Title: Nucor Leaders Maintain Positive Outlook on Demand Growth:not seeing any massive projects on the horizon, Leon Topalian tells analysts.
:Title: So That Happened: Manufacturing News and More:our editors share updates on battery materials production in the US, a dog food strike ending, and more!
:Title: Homegrown Washing-Machine Tariffs Elliptical Boost for US Manufacturing:the success of this Trump-era policy underlines the importance of domestic manufacturing.
:Title: Intel Chief Promises to Trim Workforce at US Chipmaker:Intel recently suffered a loss of $800 million on revenue of $12.7 billion in Q1 of 2025.
Bonus Information:With summer right around the corner, many readers are gearing up for some fresh and culturally diverse reads. The 2025 Reading Challenge encourages exploring new genres to expand literary horizons. In the realm of new book releases, Hardly Creatures by Rob Macaisa Colgate and Metallic Realms by Lincoln Michel promise fascinating sci-fi adventures, while Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li and Soft as Bones by Chyana Marie Sage tackle themes like grief and family trauma[1][2]. Outdoor reading is also on the rise, as Spring blankets the land with bright colors and romantic and hopeful stories[3].
[1] - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/books/article/799281-neq-fiction-awards-longlist-announced.html
[2] - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/books/article/799139-npr-compiles-100-books-to-read-in-2025.html
[3] - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/798931-barnes-noble-to-spruce-up-its-classic-books-section.html
[5] - https://www.goodreads.com/challenges/203372-the-2025-reading-challenge
- In the world of manufacturing, Jeff Bezos has backed a retro electric pickup truck, the DIY Slate, which promises a affordable electric power solution.
- Meanwhile, Airbus is set to take over Spirit AeroSystems' assets, a move that is set to impact the aerosystems industry significantly.
- As for the finance and business sector, Intel is planning cost-cutting measures due to recent financial losses, underscoring the challenges in the technology industry.
- Amidst all this, the manufacturing industry is also keeping a watchful eye on the opportunities and challenges arising from tariffs, as President Trump's latest announcements continue to shape the landscape.
