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Building an Effective CPG Supply Chain Using a Cloud-based MES

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Many consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers are affected by supply chain shortages and are taking steps to avoid shortages or overproducing items, not in demand. In October 2022, PepsiCo said it plans to automate and digitize more of its supply chain data to ease ingredient shortages and boost efficiency.

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What does it take to truly achieve smart manufacturing in Asia Pacific?

AU Manufacturing

However, the world’s manufacturing powerhouse is now at a critical inflection point. Ever-changing customer expectations and demand for faster time-to-market, coupled by soaring inflation, supply chain disruptions and production backlogs are putting a strain on the region’s production. This, is the future of smart manufacturing.

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Digital manufacturing, smart manufacturing, enable sustainability efforts

Control Engineering

6-9, included discussions about digitalization helps optimize operations, helps with energy efficiency, workforce shortages, supply chain, climate change and cybersecurity. 2023 ARC Industry Forum keynote insights Automotive, industrial and energy manufacturer ZF Group provides motion controls for automotive, industrial and wind power.

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Learn about bridging the gap from edge to cloud MES to make automation more effective

Control Engineering

Navigate the complexities of HMI/SCADA, MES and enterprise resource planning (ERP) integration to unlock operational potential. Learn to recognize the impact of data on manufacturing and emphasize its importance in analytics, acquisition, management, trust, data accessibility and cybersecurity.

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Rockwell Automation’s global study reveals 85% of automotive manufacturers to maintain, grow workforce

AU Manufacturing

Amid the challenges and opportunities of new technology for the automotive industry, industrial automation and digital transformation technologies provider Rockwell Automation announced the results of its 8th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report: Automotive Edition.”

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Why should manufacturers in Australia invest in Digital Transformation for effective production?

Factory Worx

In order to stay ahead of the competition, manufacturers must be able to predict and respond to problems. Digital technologies benefit manufacturing by utilising flexible automation, connecting the supply chain effectively and allowing remote operation. Supply chain A reliable Industry 4.0

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Increasing production with less capital

Control Engineering

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) Integration for downloading production schedules automatically. IIoT smart devices implemented in empty bottle area to count bottles where no PLC existed. Supply chain integration to gain greater visibility into materials flowing into factory and product leaving the factory.