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How 3D printing is reshaping the future of supply chains

Manufacturer's Monthly

Supply chain disruptions continue to plague global economies, especially within the manufacturing industry. In Australia, manufacturers with offshore operations are experiencing significant supply chain issues that threaten productivity and financial stability. production delays. digital transformation. labour shortages.

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Sustainable supply chains, what does it mean?

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Excessive energy and water consumption, high waste production with low reuse rates, human rights issues, and abuse of labor are just some of the core issues plaguing supply chains globally. A supply chain is a vast network between large companies and their suppliers to develop, manufacture and distribute finished products to end users.

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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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BMW Group relies on regional supply chain to expand e-mobility in North America

Canadian Manufacturing

(CNW Group/BMW Group Canada) RICHMOND HILL —The BMW Group aims to source components like battery cells close to vehicle production and gradually localize the supply chain for primary materials. Belgian company Umicore has now been recruited as a further partner for establishing a local supply chain in North America.

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The Engineering Supply Chain Show 2024 Launches

MEM

The skills, capabilities and high quality workmanship present in the UK’s engineering and manufacturing supply chains is being given a new showcase. The Engineering Supply Chain Show (ESC) has been launched with the express aim of boosting trade opportunities for this national manufacturing asset.

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Honda plans to build EVs and a battery plant in Ont., according to sources

Canadian Manufacturing

Senior sources with information on the project confirmed the federal and Ontario governments will make the announcement this week, but were not yet able to give any dollar figures. The deal comes after years of meetings and discussions between Honda executives and the Ontario government, the sources said. However, comments on Apr.

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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.