Ford's Snack Firings; Mars Closes NJ Hub; Cheesemaker Saves Plant | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 279

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Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

- Seattle Cheesemaker Looks to Save Shuttered Wisconsin Facility

- Mars to Shutter U.S. Headquarters, Cut Over 300 Jobs

- Ford Plant Workers Fired for Alleged Snack Theft

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