ATS

MAY 13, 2025

Supply chain disruptions Supply chain resilience has become a key priority. Labor shortages and talent retention The skilled labor shortage remains a critical issue across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Ongoing efforts focus on workforce development and offering competitive career pathways within the manufacturing sector.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MAY 5, 2025

Circular Economy Integration: MRFs can unlock new value by becoming critical enablers of circular supply chains, supporting material reuse, traceability, and sustainable product lifecycles. Forming strategic partnerships to scale innovation and improve circular economy outcomes. Whos Leading the Way?

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21st Century Tech

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Please welcome back Ellie Gabel to the 21st Century Tech Blog. Since it’s indestructible, aluminum changes form when it enters the natural world. They are also implementing supply chain collaboration practices to close the circular economy further and help increase recycling rates.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Any point along your supply chain or production line where activity is throttled, for any reason, becomes a serious hindrance to your efficiency. These inefficiencies can result from outdated equipment, poorly designed floor plans, lack of human resources, inefficient supply chains and many other issues.

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ATS

DECEMBER 30, 2024

This blog describes how a holistic approach to maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) data management builds a solid foundation for improving operational efficiency. Better visibility into inventory and the MRO supply chain reduces ordering and storage duplication and creates cost-saving opportunities.

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ATS

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This blog looks at what AI has to offer industrial MRO. It can spot consumption trends and patterns (seasonality, for example), reduce obsolescence by improving linkages between machinery and spare parts , and address supply chain challenges like extended lead times. View all resources Blog What is MRO Procurement?

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ATS

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Inventory: Without a clear breakdown of which spare parts are in your inventory, some tasks may be held up while supply chain tries to keep up with the activity. Personnel: Equally crucial as determining what needs to be done is identifying who will be responsible for completing it.

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MRPEasy

AUGUST 2, 2022

Co-packing means having a specialized packing company package your manufactured goods into their final selling form. appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors. What is Co-Packing? Co-packing or contract packing is a subcontracting model in the […]. The post What Is Co-Packing or Contract Packing?

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ATS

MAY 13, 2025

Supply chain and logistics challenges: In an increasingly global business world, disruptions around the world can be felt on a local level in Charlotte.

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ATS

MAY 14, 2025

Why production leveling matters today The modern manufacturing environment is defined by volatility short product life cycles, spikes in customization, and global supply chain disruptions. As a core principle of Lean production, leveling helps manufacturers focus on value-added activities.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

JULY 25, 2024

This is because it places a special focus on not just ensuring excellent product quality and safety but also meeting all regulatory requirements, building robust supply chain interactions, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. Improves the Supply Chain The market benefits aren’t just limited to customers.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Inventory: Without a clear breakdown of which spare parts are in your inventory, some tasks may be held up while supply chain tries to keep up with the activity. Personnel: Equally crucial as determining what needs to be done is identifying who will be responsible for completing it.

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ATS

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Automation has taken new and innovative forms, driven by advanced technology Speed and efficiency, always a critical need for these industries, are in increased demand Supply chain uncertainty is a growing concern across industries In a global manufacturing landscape, cutting-edge digital capabilities are becoming the norm.

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ATS

AUGUST 8, 2023

Generative AI: A form of large language model, “generative” refers to the capability of the tool to generate acceptable responses to inputs or prompts. View all resources Blog What is CAFM Software? As a chatbot, ChatGPT operates on a prompt basis, responding to inputs provided by a user.

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ATS

DECEMBER 10, 2024

MRO inventory optimization is crucial for supply chain efficiency , helping to ensure products are available and that you have transparency in your companys movement of goods required to keep up with predictive maintenance tasks. Improving MRO inventory plays a strategic role in managing the supply chain.

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ATS

MARCH 31, 2023

For example, supply chain and sourcing decisions have an impact on an organization’s overall carbon footprint, as do fulfillment logistics. With wide-ranging repercussions to inventory management and supply chain optimization, these steps can facilitate major advances in the pursuit of zero carbon production.

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ATS

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This is what’s known as MRO procurement, and even though it’s not as visible to your customers as other aspects of your supply chain, it’s just as critical for smooth and efficient production. There are many ways you can streamline and optimize this process. Get in touch with us today to learn more.

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ATS

JULY 28, 2022

Blockchain in the manufacturing industry, for example, offers numerous benefits, from supply chain monitoring to track and trace applications and beyond. There are several unique qualities of blockchain that form the foundation of the promise and potential that this technology offers. Blockchain industrial applications.

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ATS

MAY 12, 2023

While that early form of automation provided raw speed and efficiency benefits, it also introduced new caveats and roadblocks into the process: Automated and manual processes needed to be completely separated, workers could not safely work near automation equipment and complex processes continued to be performed completely by hand.

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ATS

OCTOBER 11, 2023

From the data pool, machine learning subtly identifies patterns and trends, effectively predicting maintenance needs, orchestrating supply chains and boosting worker productivity. Digital twins Digital twin technology forms the backbone of every virtual factory.

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ATS

JUNE 18, 2019

This blog looks at the potential impact of quantum computing in manufacturing, addressing applications, challenges and its relationship to artificial intelligence (AI). Those states are converted to 0 and 1, which form the basis of binary code that underpins almost all computer hardware and software. Industry 4.0

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ATS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Practically every variable in every aspect of the industry can be quantified in one form or another, and modern technology makes it possible to collect and analyze all that information. For example, manufacturers needed to know their inventory levels of certain materials and components, their production timelines and their bottom line.

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ATS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This blog explains what the term means and introduces the technology involved. Supply chain management: Remote monitoring can go beyond watching machine output and health to cover inventories of raw materials, consumables and MRO items. This enables quick responses that reduce unplanned downtime and improve OEE.

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ATS

JUNE 29, 2023

When viewed as an overall cost of doing business, purchasing MRO — including MRO in supply chain — will often reveal areas that can intuitively be proposed for review and improvement. An overall MRO strategy can assist in cost management, price negotiation and a more favorable supplier relationship schema.

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ATS

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

It is the synthesis of vast amounts of machine performance data, used to drive more informed action and decision making about maintenance, inventory, supply chain and more. The future of manufacturing is here, in the form of Industry 4.0, What is smart maintenance? Industry 4.0 & the future of smart factories.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

JANUARY 25, 2024

Creating a strategic plan is as much of an art form as it is a scientific process. In this blog, we’ll explore the key elements of a long-term strategic plan to help you navigate today’s competitive manufacturing landscape. Market dynamics can alter supply and demand curves, as well as influence pricing.

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ATS

MARCH 26, 2024

This blog explores the value of adopting this strategy, what’s involved in implementation and the benefits to be expected. Besides holding histories of inspection and repair work done on machinery and linking to the maintenance stores, it forms the core of the predictive maintenance services.

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Additive Manufacturing

MARCH 20, 2023

Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. To learn more about Stratasys, visit www.stratasys.com , the Stratasys blog, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook.

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ATS

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Supply chain monitoring: Drawing on Industry 4.0 underpinnings such as AI and machine learning, in conjunction with real-time usage data, low-code modules can help create supply chain efficiencies and proactive functions, reducing costs and protecting business. View all resources. What is Precision Maintenance?

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MESA

MAY 30, 2023

Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. To learn more about Stratasys, visit www.stratasys.com , the Stratasys blog , Twitter , LinkedIn , or Facebook.

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ATS

MARCH 3, 2023

Agile maintenance should also focus on more efficient supply chain and inventory processes, with the goal of improving the ability to respond to maintenance, repair and replacement needs. These tenets form the underlying principles of an effective agile maintenance strategy.

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ATS

APRIL 1, 2022

By introducing advanced automation, monitoring and connectivity to the inventory process, you can gain greater insight into real-time maintenance data, enabling more informed and effective decision-making in ordering, supply chain management, storeroom practices and more. Shop Floor IOT Technology. View all resources.

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ATS

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The RCFA process typically begins with an identifiable problem in the form of a triggering incident, such as flaws you find in finished products or malfunctioning equipment. This is especially crucial amid supply chain disruptions, which could delay you receiving replacement equipment or parts.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore these technologies in detail and discuss how they can benefit you as a business owner, and your decision-making team. In logistics, AI can be used to optimise supply chains, reducing costs, and improving the speed and accuracy of deliveries.

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ATS

MAY 14, 2024

This blog explores the topic of machine downtime and gives readers some tools for finding and addressing the root causes. Supply chain issues: Not having spare parts available can cause and prolong unplanned downtime. Share Minimizing unplanned downtime should be a priority in every manufacturing plant.

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Trimantec

JANUARY 22, 2020

A form of outsource manufacturing, contract manufacturers will either produce complete assemblies for a brand name supplier (private label manufacturing) or sub-assemblies. Read more about electrical enclosures in our TecTalk blog: “ Electrical Enclosures Simplified | NEMA Ratings, Material, & Accessories ”. .

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Along with the potential of lost revenue, supply chain disruption, and increased costs, there is always the possibility of a negative impact on customers as well as a company’s reputation. Remember to create evaluation forms and checklists to record the performance for later review.

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