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Relationship Management Up & Down the Supply Chain

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Modern supply chains are somewhat like Rube Goldberg machines — incredibly, often unnecessarily complicated, interconnected systems where a single disruption can trigger a chain reaction, impacting the entire operation. Where Does a Strong Supplier Relationship Add Value? What Is Supplier Relationship Management?

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Managing Risk to Build Resilient Supply Chains

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

In the early ‘90s, American manufacturers began transitioning to a global supply chain model. However, this shift also exposed companies to an array of new supply chain risks including disruptions, cyber attacks, labor disputes, IP risks, extreme weather events, and geopolitical tensions.

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The Manufacturing Value Chain Guide

ATS

Share If you’re looking for opportunities to improve operations and increase your competitive advantage, analyzing the manufacturing value chain is a good place to start. Every manufacturing activity is composed of a chain of linked steps, and each one should be adding value. What is a value chain?

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Without a Purpose-Built MES: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturers Risk Contract Loss & Revenue Decline

iBASEt

These requirements are enforced up and down the A&D supply chain, from preproduction to program ramp-up and sustainment (maintenance repair and overhaul). These platforms foster real-time data sharing and support collaboration across the value chain.

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Addressing Business Turmoil with Process Stability

iBASEt

And it’s delivering even more economic turmoil because of inflation, geopolitical upheavals driving supply chain disruptions, and a likely economic recession. In a recent blog post by Max Eitel, Don’t Ignore a Critical Safety Tool: Your Manufacturing Execution System , Eitel explains how an MES can help improve your safety performance.

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How Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising Industry 4.0

Factory Worx

Read Our Blog. paradigm and how manufacturers are already applying this effective technique to boost productivity, enhance quality, and better manage supply chains. Market adaptation / Supply chain The Industry 4.0 How Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising Industry 4.0. Why Do You Need AI Manufacturing?

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IFR says harnessing AI in robotics can make work better

Robotics Business Review

That transformation is happening against the backdrop of global megatrends, including a shrinking global workforce , an increasing appetite for e-commerce, and a fundamental need for sustainability and resilience — including in supply chains. Editor’s note: This article was syndicated from the IFR’s blog.

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