Wonder if the employees still follow the DMAIC methodology when it comes to problem solving? Or throw it out of the window?

they are saying production employees, lol in Brazil can pick and choose their shifts, what a load of baloney, and then have the cheek to say that this makes Mother Mining a great attraction for bringing talented employees to work, what a load of... — read more 

No executive bonuses if the main reason they make their numbers is by eliminating positions. Evaluate them based on what they actually did vs cutting cost. Anybody can run the numbers and balance a check book. Leadership should get bonuses based... — read more 

Have you experienced 'quiet firing', which is when a manager subtly encourages a worker to quit or neglects them through lack of feedback, resources, or support?

As 3M managers are forced to gets more internally focused, they are losing touch with our markets and customers. Somehow they feel taking 30-40% of a sales reps working time away from actual selling in order to fill out SF.com with questionable... — read more 

From Department of Labor website "The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) protects workers, their families, and communities by requiring employers with 100 or more employees (generally not counting those who have worked less than... — read more 

I’ve heard/seen lots of corporate LSS… it’s frightening how many lately. 100? Something like that

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered 3M Company to sample local drinking water and provide treatment for chemical contamination around its Cordova, IL, facility. 3M has agreed to comply. According to the EPA, at least 19 different... — read more 

Investors just got another lackluster earnings report from industrial conglomerate 3M (MMM 0.77%). While the stock has undoubtedly sold off in recent years due to its growing legal risks, the company has also disappointed investors with its... — read more 

3M and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have agreed on plans to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the Cordova region. Through the agreement, 3M will build on its work to address past PFAS manufacturing in the area... — read more 

3M is joining other global corporations, governments and non-governmental organizations at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt to further the dialogue and plans for combating climate change. As a globally diverse... — read more 

Today he is “excited” to announce 3M Continuous Improvement. Aka, let’s lay off a bunch more people, I’m sure everyone is as excited as him. Disingenuous and tone deaf. Sounds like the next failed executive initiative to me, Advance 3M 2.0. I wish I... — read more 

When asked why the share price have halved, MR didn't even bother to address the question himself !!

Rodriguez Beatriz Karina Chavez, SVP & Chief Strategy Officer at 3M reported a large insider sell on October 31, according to a new SEC filing. What Happened: A Form 4 filing from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday showed that... — read more 

Kevin H Rhodes, EVP & Chief Legal Officer at 3M reported a large insider sell on October 31, according to a new SEC filing. What Happened: A Form 4 filing from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday showed that Rhodes sold 5,703... — read more 

Independent Mexican union La Liga has won the right to represent workers at a 3M Co plant, authorities said on Monday, marking a second victory for the fledgling group at a pivotal moment for workers to take on entrenched... — read more 

October 29, 2022 Update: Judge Rodgers said Thursday the monthly settlement talks must resume. She also said she will allow an immediate appeal of her successor liability ruling, a strong sign she may rule for the plaintiffs. This is good. But... — read more 

Meetings this last week consisted of leadership from both Enterprise Ops and BG Ops informing their direct reports that A3M will be reversed back to pre-A3M but they don’t know how it will look now that both Ops added people to fill the lanes of... — read more 

Rumor mill has it that some Director / VP level people have recently retired early and "negotiated" 6 extra months salary as part of their package ! Is there any truth in this piece of news ? How is the company allowing such malarkey when in tough... — read more 

Layoff Author Unknown I cannot endorse your obvious redundancy due to the work force’s current abundancy. Our air of pathos is painful to bear with all life’s prosperity gone from the air. The garlands are down and the flambeaus blew... — read more 

Michael DelVacchio - Vice President, United States & Canada for Medical Solutions Division at 3M https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-delvacchio-4281517

Like I said before, Mike and Monish should take a long and well deserved bow. Go team go!

I saw a comment in one of 3M's posts saying: "3M soon to be Honeywell - talks going now" is there any truth behind this or just a troll comment?

October 26, 2022 Update: 3M asked Judge Rogers permission to file another motion in on the successor liability motion for summary judgment plaintiffs' lawyers filed in the Wave 1 cases. See October 11, 2022 update below. Yesterday, Judge Rogers... — read more 

It feels like the 2022 Nobel Prize winners in economics...

Should Mike and Monish take a bow for growing shareholder value?

3M EARPLUG LAWSUIT UPDATES: October 24, 2022 Update: 3M wants to pretend that Aearo is a seperate company from 3M. But it can't muster the energy to even pretend. Aearo wanted to hire Kirkland & Ellis as bankruptcy counsel. But that same law firm... — read more 

https://hemptoday.net/industrial-giant-3m-exploring-hemp-to-overcome-an-urgent-pollution-challenge/

As a former employee I am so sorry for all the employee has to suffer right now

Oct 25 (Reuters) - U.S. industrial firm 3M Co (MMM.N) on Tuesday cut its full-year revenue and profit forecasts, expecting to take a hit from rising inflation and shrinking overseas earnings due to a stronger dollar. Shares of the company were down... — read more 

Q3 Highlights Company reports GAAP earnings per share of $6.77. Adjusted earnings per share of $2.69, excluding the impact of special items. Sales of $8.6 billion, down 4 percent year-on-year, which included impacts of negative 1 percent from... — read more 

No doubt 3M will publish some Friday afternoon announcement about "rationalizing" its global footprint, meaning 1000s more will see the exit stage right. Are they any 50+ crowd left who are just hoping for a package to leave. Your wish may become... — read more 

The last time 3M stock performed this poorly was 1974. Gasoline was $0.53 per gallon and Gerald Ford was POTUS. Will anyone in senior “leadership” be held accountable? Will the earnings call on October 25 be anything other than happy talk? Mike... — read more 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/other/oppenheimers-ari-wald-on-3m-more-attractive-opportunities-elsewhere/vi-AA13krgi

Commentary on mmm - check it out ; not highly complementary

I'm really worried about this too. Alan Amron launched a further suit against 3M, suing them in federal court in Fort Lauderdale, asserting that 3M were wrongly claiming to be the inventors, and seeking $400 million in damages. Amron said, "l just... — read more 

Oct. 23, 2022 12:11 AM ET https://seekingalpha.com/article/4548328-3m-risks-likely-baked-in

With the multiple head winds and poor outlook, anyone thinks share price will dive below $100 this week?

Whether there will be more layoffs or not, never stop looking for that next job. If you're still at 3M a few years from now when things go completely to he-l, you'll only have yourself to blame. Use this time to get out of this hellhole and your life... — read more