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The Drive
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
Go From Wake Up to Wind Down With This Japanese Truck Factory Worker
The latest car news, reviews, and features. When I was a kid, my elementary school had a program that let students shadow adults at their job for a day. The idea was to show us what working as, say, an architect was like. 'Japanese assembly plant worker' wasn't one of the options available, but a video posted on YouTube fills that void. It documents a day in the life of someone who works in a huge Isuzu factory that assembles about 500 trucks per day. The video follows a 27-year-old man named Shun who lives in an apartment owned by Isuzu. This practice is fairly common in Japan: About 41% of Japanese companies offer some type of housing, according to the narrator. After getting ready, Shun walks 25 minutes to the Isuzu plant in Fujisawa, makes a quick stop at a 7-Eleven for breakfast, clocks in, and starts his shift as a manufacturing department captain. Beyond shedding light on the daily routine of a Japanese factory worker, the video gives us a fascinating and rarely seen glimpse at what an Isuzu plant looks like from the inside. About 6,000 people work in the Fujisawa plant, and it's so big that employees rely on shuttles to get around. And yet, every section of the factory that's shown in the video is stunningly clean. The narrator explains that this cleanliness is rooted in the Japanese concept of 'sort, set in order, and shine.' The idea is that a well-organized work environment increases productivity. Another thing that stands out in the video is the number of humans working on the assembly line. Isuzu builds commercial vehicles, not niche, small-batch supercars, so payload capacity and maintenance costs are more important to buyers than old-school craftsmanship. However, human workers remain essential because there are so many different variations of Isuzu's trucks all built under the same roof. The company notably sells different models, several variants of each model, as well as gasoline- and diesel-powered trucks. Workers like Shun keep the line moving smoothly and ensure that Isuzu can build a complete truck from start to finish in approximately 150 minutes. Got tips? Send 'em to tips@
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘I feel proud;' Downtown Dayton ready to host NATO assembly
The City of Dayton is ready for a historical weekend as it will host the NATO spring assembly. >>RELATED:NATO: What you need to know; Road closures, detours, and parking [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Xavier Hershovitz explains what you can expect over the next few days in Downtown Dayton this morning on News Center 7 Daybreak from 4:25 a.m. until 7 a.m. TRENDING STORIES: 2 staff members of Israeli embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC Medics transport 1 to hospital after shooting in Harrison Twp. 1 critically injured after being shot in Northern Miami Valley As previously reported by News Center 7, a large part of Downtown Dayton is restricted because hundreds of people from 32 countries will be in the city for the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. Hershovitz says signs of the NATO Assembly are everywhere. Flags for each delegate's country hang on light poles, and police are on almost every corner. Police are on almost every corner. Signs are posted on South Main Street. It lists the phone number for a NATO information hotline. Another sign warns of Main Street detours because of the closures. 'I feel proud,' said Dayton resident Michael Bissallion. 'I'm glad they're here.' Dayton Police estimate there are 14,000 feet of fencing and 6,000 feet of concrete barriers. Downtown Dayton will be restricted until Tuesday, May 27. News Center 7 will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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The Independent
19-05-2025
- General
- The Independent
I took a gamble on this $650 cloud couch — here's my verdict six months later
Shipping Despite being a large household item, shipping was free, and the couch conveniently arrived flat-packed in six boxes, making for easy maneuvering within my apartment block. Five of the boxes arrived ahead of the scheduled delivery date, but the final one arrived a few days later. While this sounds problematic, the final box contained just the arms, so we could still assemble the couch as planned. If it was an essential piece though, this would have been frustrating. Having done some further research, the staggered arrival of the parts is commonplace, so something to bear in mind. Assembly Now this is where the couch really came into its own because we fully assembled it in just half an hour. The boxes and parts were lettered (the backrest an E, for example), and the instructions were clear and easy to follow, with each piece connecting simply — and importantly, no additional tools were required. The pillows and cushions did arrive vacuum-compressed, so they took around 12 hours to fully inflate. There also was a slight chemical smell to the couch, but this wore off after 24 hours. Design and comfort There's no denying that I was drawn to this couch because of its RH cloud sofa-inspired design but for $3,300 less. It's by no means the same quality, and the shape is arguably quite different. But, with the price in mind, the design is impressive. There are three colors to choose from — beige, black, green, and gray — I opted for the beige, and, I'd say it's more cream (with yellow tones) than beige, which I'm pleased about. The black legs are made of plastic, and I'm looking to replace them with something a little more chic to elevate the design a little. I also need to add a few bold-colored throw pillows to spruce it up. That said, it's not unpleasant on the eye. In terms of comfort, the foam cushions were firm at first. But having had it now for six months, they have softened up, so you do sink into it when you sit down — not quite like you would if they were feather-filled, but it's still comfortable to sit on. The back pillows feel supportive and have a nice amount of bounce, but prepare to wait a little while for them to bed in; the more you sit on it, the comfier it gets. It's not the deepest (29.1-inch), but the seat itself is wide (35.8-inch), so there's plenty of room to lounge, plus the addition of the chaise means you can fully recline. Speaking of the chaise, the pillow top is secured with velcro and is made from the same foam as the couch cushions, making for a nice place to rest your legs. Overall, it serves us very well. The covers are removable and machine-washable, it required very little assembly, and it's comfortable. For the price, I cannot complain — and it's a great pick for your first apartment.
CTV News
06-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
‘It wasn't unexpected': Third shift delayed, fluctuating schedule in effect at Windsor Assembly
Windsor Assembly Plant seen in Windsor, Ont. on April 3, 2025. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor)
