Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Companies continue to collaborate with their supplier partners to overcome setbacks, be it labor shortages, kinks in the supply chain, or concerns with inflation. And while there are alarms, there are promising indicators. Fiore, CPSM, C.P.M., and chair of the business survey committee.

Automation 52

Automation Supply Chain Beverage Lead Time 52

Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index expanded at a slower rate as panelists’ companies manage the total supply chain inventory. WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING “Business is still strong, but we have begun to see softening in some pricing, and lead times seem to be improving.”

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Lead Time Beverage Supply Chain 52

Fastener News Desk

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Manufacturing supplier lead times continue to decrease, a positive for future economic activity. “Of the six biggest manufacturing industries, two — Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Transportation Equipment — registered growth in November. Material prices are remaining relatively flat.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Beverage Supply Chain Apparel 52

Fastener News Desk

MARCH 5, 2023

The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index expanded at a slower rate as panelists’ companies manage their total supply chain inventories. There is concern for the global supply chain now that we are restricting sales of some semiconductors to China.”

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Electronics Beverage Supply Chain 52

Fastener News Desk

MARCH 4, 2024

Suppliers continue to have capacity but are showing signs of struggling, due in part to their raw material supply chains. ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Customer softness continues in China , Japan and Europe.” Working through customer backlog with some raw material lead times improving.”

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Beverage Apparel Electronics 52

Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Sentiment improved regarding manufacturing lead times, although they remain at elevated levels. “Of the six biggest manufacturing industries, three — Transportation Equipment; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Petroleum & Coal Products — registered growth in August.

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing Beverage Composites Apparel 64

Control Engineering

AUGUST 14, 2022

Whether it’s combating supply chain instability, labor shortages, lead times, or seamless integration, the right industrial enclosure solution is the heart of your automation system, and manufacturers need industrial cabinets that help them overcome these challenges.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Electronics Automation Beverage 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Being centrally located in Perth with representatives who are on the road and liaising face-to-face with customers, Burgess’ team can minimise the impact of blown out lead times, or offer alternative solutions based on expert knowledge of parts. But that doesn’t mean we don’t try to be proactive with our customers.

Freight 52

Freight Supply Chain Logistics Lead Time 52

Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 8, 2023

The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index expanded at a faster rate as panelists’ companies continued to effectively manage the total supply chain inventory. Managing head counts and total supply chain inventories remain primary goals as the sector closes the year.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Beverage Electronics Apparel 52

Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 3, 2022

New Orders and Employment Contracting; Production and Backlogs Growing; Supplier Deliveries Slowing at a Slower Rate; Raw Materials Inventories Growing; Customers’ Inventories Too Low; Prices Increasing at a Slower Rate; Exports and Imports Growing; Record-Long Lead Times for Production Materials and MRO Supplies.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Electronics Beverage Apparel 52

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Pandemic-altered equipment lead times were also a challenge for the project as existing batch control system was redesigned for the new application. The product has garnered widespread interest in the greater food and beverage industry as a replacement for traditional plastics such as straws, chip bags, single-use water bottles, etc.

Automation 52

Automation Supply Chain Lead Time Pharmaceutical 52