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Polytron Awarded 2024 System Integrator of the Year

Polytron

Rande Allen, VP of sales at Polytron, said project managers now aggressively assess and manage supply chain risks as part of project planning. This involves identifying potential vulnerabilities, establishing contingency plans, and diversifying supply chain sources to mitigate future disruptions.

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Outlook for Automation in 2024

Mold Making Technology

To summarize, the year 2023 witnessed global political unrest, supply chain disruptions, and rising interest rates, leading many businesses to delay investments and save cash. The uncertainty is expected to persist in 2024, with The Economist describing it as a "second cold war" and "multipolar disorder."

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New Year, New Popular Articles from MoldMaking Technology

Mold Making Technology

Source: (top left) Boucherie, (top right) TK Mold & Engineering, (bottom left) Emuge-Franken, (bottom right) Plastic Ingenuity The top ten most-viewed articles in January were not only a testament to what our readers took an interest in—they reflect what is trending in our small but mighty world of moldmaking. Dapra Corp.,

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One change that’s keeping 600,000 pounds of plastic out of landfills

Fastener News Desk

January 3, 2024 By Joe Wiltshire | Corporate EHS & Sustainability Manager Whatever screen you’re reading this on, there’s a good chance it was shipped on a pallet. Said another way, Trex relies on us to help them with their supply chain. To keep it and all the others together, workers used a lot of plastic wrap.

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Taiwan-China tensions a reminder to tech: diversify chip manufacturers

Canadian Manufacturing

Canada’s technology industry says flaring tensions between China and Taiwan are reminding companies how important it is to seek a broader range of sources for semiconductors — and to invest in the sector. The top way is dual sourcing, where companies have multiple suppliers, so if one faces trouble, another can step in with product.

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IN THE NEWS with Fastener News Desk the Week of July 3, 2023

Fastener News Desk

Recent events, in particular, the Covid-19 pandemic, have exposed the vulnerabilities within the global supply chain , compelling companies to reevaluate their sourcing strategies. IFE caters to every level of the supply chain, making it the go-to event for industry professionals like you.

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Three fundamentals needed to rebuild Australia’s manufacturing sector

AU Manufacturing

Article by Mark Fioretto, Area Vice President and Managing Director ANZ at UiPath. It has become a top priority for manufacturers, with an IDC study showing that by the end of 2023, chronic worker shortages will prompt 60% of supply chain organisations to prioritise automation investments, resulting in productivity improvements of 20%.