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Nearly Half of Maintenance Teams Lose More Than 10 Hours a Month to Unplanned Downtime
Nearly half of maintenance leaders report more than 10 hours of unplanned downtime in a typical month, according to new research from maintenance software provider Limble. The company's State of Maintenance Report, based on a survey of nearly 700 U.S. maintenance and operations professionals, found that 47% of maintenance leaders experience more than 10 hours of unplanned downtime per month. Nearly one in four report more than 20 hours.
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Manufacturers Can’t Transform at the Speed of AI. So What Should They Do?
For years, manufacturers have approached technological change deliberately. Major technology investments are evaluated, tested, budgeted, implemented, integrated and eventually scaled. Plants cannot change operating systems every six months. Equipment might remain in operation for 20 or 30 years. ERP implementations take years. Employees need training. Processes must be stable. Safety, quality, cybersecurity and reliability cannot be compromised. This is a stable and controlled investment environment.
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Cybersecurity Skills Decaying Faster Than Threats are Evolving
Cybersecurity teams are under pressure to defend against increasingly sophisticated threats, yet new research from SkillBit suggests organizations are falling short in onboarding talent, developing skills, and sustaining readiness in a rapidly changing security environment. According to the report, nearly two-thirds of organizations expect cybersecurity hires to become fully productive within three months, yet most report it takes six months to reach full effectiveness.
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US Trade Gap Widens More Than Expected in August
The U.S. trade deficit expanded more than analysts anticipated in August, government data showed Tuesday, hovering at its widest since March 2025 on a boost from imports of oil and tech products like chips. The trade gap in the world's biggest economy jumped 13.7% to $105.6 billion, according to Commerce Department data.
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PODCAST | Scout Motors Spurs Supplier Growth Across South Carolina
When Scout Motors announced plans to build a new electric vehicle manufacturing facility in South Carolina, the impact extended far beyond the future assembly plant itself. According to Annie Caggiano, Senior Vice President of Business Recruitment for the Central South Carolina Alliance, supplier activity began almost immediately after the announcement as companies evaluated opportunities to support the new OEM.
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