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What is supply chain?

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For instance, the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan shut down electronics factories, and 2017’s Hurricane Harvey disrupted US oil refineries and petrochemical plants, ultimately leading to shortages of some plastics and resins critical to different industries. Surveys also suggest that digitization and an embrace of Industry 4.0

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Make it British: Supporting Sovereign UK Supply Chain for Connected and Automated Mobility

i4.0 today

On 1 February 2023, the Government announced the winners of its deployments competition, where seven successful projects from around the UK form the most advanced set of commercial, self-driving passenger and freight operations anywhere in the world. With a total funding of £28.5 Partners: DRISK.AI

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2023

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Companies that may be concerned about the viability or performance of a supplier should consider seeking licenses or other rights that would enable to obtain vital components from another source if the supplier does not meet its obligations. Back to the Table of Contents Cybersecurity Threats in the Manufacturing Industry AUTHORS Aaron K.