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Inflation, Ukraine war and lingering effects of the pandemic shine light on Canada’s supply chain

Canadian Manufacturing

VANCOUVER — Whether it’s a shortage of children’s Tylenol or delays in getting new vehicles, Canadians are increasingly aware of the relentless supply chain crunch. A stubborn feature of the pandemic has been the congestion in the supply chain that has affected trade networks and consumers around the globe.

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Global additive manufacturing industry shows growth in Q2 2022

AU Manufacturing

The global additive manufacturing sector has generated a total of $3 billion for the second consecutive quarter of 2022, according to SmarTech Analysis. We still expect 2022 to be a record-breaking year for the industry as we go into the second half of the year.

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2023 robot orders down 30% from 2022 in North America, according to A3

Robotics Business Review

economy, higher interest rates, and even the over-purchasing of robots in 2022 from supply chain concerns,” said Jeff Burnstein , president of A3, in a release. This represented a 34% drop in sales to automotive OEMs and automotive suppliers over 2022 and a 25% total decrease in all other industries.

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North American robot orders decline in 2023, A3 report finds

Automation Mag

Companies purchased 31,159 robots in 2023, compared to 44,196 ordered in 2022 and 39,708 in 2021. There was a 34 percent drop in sales to automotive OEMs and automotive suppliers over 2022 and a 25 percent total decrease in all other industries.

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Fastenal Company Reports 2022 Annual and Fourth Quarter Earnings

Fastener News Desk

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST), a leader in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies, today announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022. or 10.7%, in the fourth quarter of 2022 when compared to the fourth quarter of 2021.

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Food Logistics names Nulogy as a 2022 Top Software & Technology Provider

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — Nulogy has been named one of Food Logistics’ 2022 Top Software & Technology Providers. The annual list recognizes software and technology providers that ensure a safe, efficient and reliable global cold food and beverage supply chain. Photo: CNW Group/Nulogy Corporation.

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Weekly Roundup – Could These Risks Derail Your 2023 Engineering Projects? 3 Critical Factors for Industry’s Future, Can Robotics Solve Labor Shortages – Week of 12/05/22

HGR Inc.

Design News | Dec 6, 2022 | Design News. Design News asked Matthew Bey, senior global analyst for RANE, a risk intelligence company, about the current supply chain risks that could impact engineering projects in 2023. Mike Marks | Dec 5, 2022 | IEN. Robert Cadena | Dec 6, 2022 | Supply Chain Brain.