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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. This has taken the form of long lead times, as well as stalling of production when parts needed for manufacturing fail. There is a potential solution, however: additive manufacturing. Industry 4.0

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Cloud-based Technologies Can Drive the Future of Europe’s Automotive Industry

i4.0 today

In July 2021, the German Association of the Automotive Industry, known as Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA), cut its forecast for production growth from 13 percent to 3 percent, citing supply-chain disruptions, including a shortage of semiconductors. Even regulatory authorities have had to become more digital.

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How can AI help in Improving Inventory Management?

Factory Worx

Inventory management is a fundamental element of any comprehensive MES solution, such as FactoryWorx MES, because it is one of the essential operations of manufacturing and its supply chain. Predictive analytics Predictive analytics assists logistics and supply chain organisations in effectively meeting rising demand.