PepsiCo recently announced it would close its plant in Kansas City, just the latest move by the company as it goes through a major restructuring effort.
Rockhurst University professor Anthony Tocco said the age of the Kansas City facility likely influenced the decision. “They’ve used these buildings for years and years and the equipment for years,” he said. “Somewhere else will now manufacture them. They’re probably newer plants. They can do it with more efficiency…
Source URL: PepsiCo to Close Factories and Lay Off Workers as it Commits to “Relentless Automation”
Source Website: Advance Engineering – Engineering.com