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Embrace Disruption: The Supply Chain

Fabricating & Metal Work

COVER STORY Metalworkers can build supply chains that can bend without breaking thanks to innovative strategies, processes and products. Where do things stand regarding the state of the supply chain as we enter the summer of 2023? “I In the meantime, supply chain challenges persist, hampering best-laid plans.

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Collaborate, improve resilience in an industrial automation supply chain

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Understand how rapid changes in supply chains created a need to share more information more effectively. Learn the advantages of improving data transparency for supply chains. See how tools can increase supply chain digitalization, integration and automation.

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Würth Group Releases 2020-2022 Sustainability Report

Fastener News Desk

Bettina Würth, Chairwoman of the Advisory Board of the Würth Group It was possible to create and foster these connections in the blink of an eye that constituted the last several decades driven by a linear economy: mining, sourcing, production, distribution, disposal. We are striving for climate neutrality by using renewable energy sources.

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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. In 2020, it raised pre-seed funding and was an early guest on The Robot Report Podcast. Source: Kiwibot AUTO said its team will add more than 100 licensed patents to Kiwibot’s offerings. college campuses. Dubai, and Saudi Arabia.

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Case Law Update: Disputes Relating to Supply Chain Disruptions Hit the Courts

Foley

Over the last two years, the widespread shortages, stoppages, and other disruptions affecting much of the global supply chain have led manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers alike to examine their contract terms for an available excuse for nonperformance. border restrictions, and the war in Ukraine. Tufco L.P.

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Have Lemons? Make Lemonade!

NIST

The world economy went into a tailspin in March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to face a new normal. From changes in the marketplace to shortages of materials and supply chain disruptions, manufacturing companies had to navigate hairpin turns.

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NAM 2023 Second Quarter Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey

Fastener News Desk

This is down from 74.7% in Q1 , making it the lowest since Q3 2020, and before the pandemic, the lowest since Q3 2019. The NAM conducted the survey from May 18 to June 1, 2023. Key Findings: Only 67% of manufacturers are positive about their own company’s outlook.