Automakers trying to improve quality

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers are losing billions on the money they invested in EVs, so they have to maximize profit on their piston-power lineups. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images) 

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports it costs thousands of dollars to replace headlamps on current vehicles and it's out of control. 

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Ford's move to modular assembly will include fewer work stations and boost productivity. Other automakers have talked about using a similar process. (Photo: Workers constructing a Model-T engine on an assembly line in a Ford Motor Company fac ... Show More

Quality control for ingredients and raw materials (https://bakerpedia.com/processes/quality-control-for-baking-ingredients/) is an important part of the production process for bakeries of all sizes. From flour quality to moisture, protein, and ash, there are a myriad of factors t ... Show More

In this episode, I chat with Jacqueline Dirmann, P.E., CME, CFM, client manager at T&M Associates, about how better communication strategies can elevate your projects and career, from engaging stakeholders to keeping the public informed during capital improvement projects. ***The ... Show More

Figma is a collaboration-software company that helps designers and product developers work together to build software products. And the company is looking to incorporate artificial intelligence into every step of the development process. At WSJ Tech Live in October, Figma co-foun ... Show More

OpenAI has made updates to their API to make it easier for developers to improve AI assistants and agents. The new feature allows developers to inspect file search results and modify the ranker's behavior to prioritize relevant results. This update is a step towards creating full ... Show More

Today’s episode is about one of the most difficult questions facing marketers today–how can brand building and performance marketing work better together? In the recently released May/June issue of the one-and-only Harvard Business Review, Jim collaborated with two other authors ... Show More

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Today, some companies are working hard to prevent consumers from repairing products on their own. In many cases, repair can only be done by the original manufacturer, if at all. With limited repair options available, we end up buying new and throwing more items out. So, how exact ... Show More

On this episode, Udi Ledergor, Chief Evangelist at Gong, discusses the use of AI in marketing and sales and highlights the utility of AI in the C-suite, particularly in analyzing sales pitches and measuring their impact on business metrics. Udii also emphasizes the importance of ... Show More