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What Every Multinational Company Should Know About. Supply Chain Integrity

Foley

Both enforcement agencies and consumers increasingly are focused on manufacturers’ supply chains. Just as importantly, manufacturers will face tangible reputational risks if forced-labor issues are exposed in their supply chains. Human rights enforcement frameworks increasingly have real teeth.

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Protecting the digital manufacturing supply chain while promoting innovation

Control Engineering

Manufacturing Supply Chain Insights. Many small and midsized manufacturers assume their limited profile shields them from being targeted in cyberattacks, the opposite is often true thanks to the supply chain. defense industrial base and supply chain. Manufacturing is the No. 2 industry by cyberattack volume.

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Kiwibot acquires AUTO to strengthen delivery robot security

Robotics Business Review

Source: Kiwibot Consolidation among mobile robot providers is not limited to warehouses. Since 2017, Kiwibot said it has successfully deployed robots across the U.S., Source: Kiwibot AUTO said its team will add more than 100 licensed patents to Kiwibot’s offerings. ” Kiwibot develops delivery robots Berkeley, Calif.

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Outrider obtains 11th U.S. patent for yard automation

Robotics Business Review

Source: Outrider Between the automated warehouse and self-driving long-haul vehicles, there is the opportunity to add robotics to yard management. In 2017, we recognized that autonomously moving 50,000-lb. Source: Outrider Outrider patent efforts advance Outrider now has 11 issued patents and over 50 pending patents in the U.S.

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Collaborating for the greener future of transportation in Victoria: Hyzon Australia and ICN Victoria

Manufacturer's Monthly

The state’s Climate Change Act of 2017 establishes targets aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with milestones along the way to track progress and ensure accountability. Decarbonising vast fleets of heavy vehicles and machinery within Victoria’s supply chain is crucial for reaching net-zero emissions.

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2023 Third Quarter Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey

Fastener News Desk

Concern about an unfavorable business climate was the highest in six years (Q2 2017). Key Findings: Only 65.1% of respondents felt positive in their company’s outlook, edging down from 67.0% in the second quarter. It was the fourth straight reading below the historical average ( 74.9% ). facilities and 38.4% investing in research.

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NEFCO Completes Acquisition of Edge Construction Supply

Fastener News Desk

NEFCO, a leading specialty supply partner to the professional construction trades, has completed the acquisition of Edge Construction Supply (“Edge”). This is NEFCO’s ninth acquisition since 2017 and brings the total number of NEFCO locations to 35. SOURCE: NEFCO