Production news and trends

Automakers Embed AI Across Factory, Car Systems
artificial intelligence // November 17, 2025

Automakers are accelerating their use of artificial intelligence (AI) as vehicle complexity, software integration and safety expectations rise across the sector. IBM noted that manufacturers are turning to machine learning, computer vision and predictive modeling because traditional vehicle programs and factory processes can no longer...

Coupa Builds a Digital Twin for Global Risk
Supply Chain // October 21, 2025

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Apple Tells iPhone Makers to Boost Production, Report Says
Apple // August 11, 2022

Apple has reportedly told suppliers to make 90 million new iPhones this year, in line with 2021 production levels, a report from Seeking Alpha said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Report: Smartphone Production Expected To Hit Record Low In Q2
Coronavirus // April 30, 2020

A revised forecast of smartphone production predicts volume will shrink to a record low in the second quarter as the spread of the coronavirus continues to hurt sales, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Coupa Builds a Digital Twin for Global Risk

October 21, 2025
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Blockchain Tracker: Blockchain’s Impact On The Supply Chain Industry

April 21, 2017
As the supply chain industry is one of the oldest businesses, it can sometimes be viewed as stodgy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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US Factory Activity Shrinks the Most in Four Months Amid Weak Orders, Tariff Uncertainty

December 01, 2025
U.S. manufacturing activity contracted in November by the most in four months, signaling that producers are struggling to overcome an extended period of malaise, Bloomberg reported Monday (Dec. 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

Apple Tells iPhone Makers to Boost Production, Report Says

August 11, 2022
Apple has reportedly told suppliers to make 90 million new iPhones this year, in line with 2021 production levels, a report from Seeking Alpha said. Get the Full Story Complete...

Report: Smartphone Production Expected To Hit Record Low In Q2

April 30, 2020
A revised forecast of smartphone production predicts volume will shrink to a record low in the second quarter as the spread of the coronavirus continues to hurt sales, according to...

Fed: US Production Sees Biggest Decline Since 1946

April 15, 2020
The COVID-19 has taken a dramatic toll on U.S. manufacturing as production has dropped to its lowest level since World War II, according to a new report by the Federal...