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How 3D printing is reshaping the future of supply chains

Manufacturer's Monthly

Supply chain disruptions continue to plague global economies, especially within the manufacturing industry. In Australia, manufacturers with offshore operations are experiencing significant supply chain issues that threaten productivity and financial stability. production delays. digital transformation. labour shortages.

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Visibility & Resiliency: Letting Your Factory Work For You

Cisco Industrial Automation

Industry research shows that by 2023, 30% of manufacturers will enhance their shop floor digital twin with real-time signal transponder data, leading to an 80% reduction in logistic bottlenecks in shop floor and storage areas – Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing 2021.

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10 Areas Manufacturers Might See an Impact from AI

Fabricating & Metal Work

AI’s ability to learn from data in the ERP system and outside sources enables decision-makers to formulate deeper and more accurate predictions regarding customers, buying habits, inventory levels, markets, material purchasing and more. Supply Chain Management Supply chain disruptions can cause serious problems.

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Build Resiliency With Supply Chain Planning

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Global supply chains have faced significant disruptions in recent years. While pandemics, natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts, and other disruptive events are inevitable, manufacturing managers can insulate their supply chains from their worst effects with proper preparation. What is Supply Chain Planning?

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Legal Implications of the ChatGPT Revolution in Manufacturing

Foley

Supply Chain Management: Generative AI models can be used to analyze data from multiple sources, including suppliers, logistics providers, and retailers, to optimize supply chain operations. By analyzing customer inquiries, the model can generate appropriate responses, reducing the workload on support staff.

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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. billion pounds ($3.30 Euros) to costs. Embracing Open Technologies and Cloud .

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Würth Group closes 2022 fiscal year with EUR 19.95 billion in sales

Fastener News Desk

Service leadership, a very high level of product availability combined with above-average logistics expertise are the reasons for this very good development. In many sectors, bottlenecks are easing. Content Source: . The Electrical Wholesale unit was particularly successful, reporting growth of 25.0