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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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How Additive Manufacturing Can Help Fix the Supply Chain

Fastener News Desk

By Clare Scott A supply chain crisis has been affecting the world in recent years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic was a good example of how, in the event of supply chain issues, AM was able to help. AM makes the supply chain independent from consumer demand and reduces waste.

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Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (GSCRI)

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Saudi Arabia intends on supporting this logistics advancement through its Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative, which was initiated in 2021. Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative. KSA’s sustainability goals will push the influx of investments from green supply chains providing the nation with new supply networks.

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Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (GSCRI)

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Saudi Arabia intends on supporting this logistics advancement through its Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative, which was initiated in 2021. Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative. KSA’s sustainability goals will push the influx of investments from green supply chains providing the nation with new supply networks.

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Markforged tips ‘just in place’ to replace ‘just in time’ in Australian manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

The expression “supply chain issues” is familiar to all Australians, from the manufacturer whose production line has stalled awaiting parts from an overseas supplier to the housewife walking past empty shelves in her local supermarket. This could substantially reduce the carbon footprint of the freight sector.

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Markforged tips ‘just in place’ to replace ‘just in time’ in Australian manufacturing

AU Manufacturing

The expression “supply chain issues” is familiar to all Australians, from the manufacturer whose production line has stalled awaiting parts from an overseas supplier to the housewife walking past empty shelves in her local supermarket. Media Release by Markforged.

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When the Chips are Down

i4.0 today

They’re used as semiconductors in virtually everything from healthcare machinery, tv and audio tech, PC data and processing through to industrial applications, aerospace and defence, telecommunications and automotive manufacturing. It’s a problem that has cost millions – and one that the EU Chips Act will address at the source.