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GroundProbe opens second manufacturing facility in Arizona

AU Manufacturing

The Tucson facility provides reduced lead times and increased supply security, and through local sourcing and reduced freight, better environmental results for our customers,” Moke noted.

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Savaria opens a manufacturing facility in Mexico

Canadian Manufacturing

The proximity to the US market will reduce lead times and freight costs, as well as adding overall capacity to meet revenue growth. Strategically located to try and serve the growing demand of the Savaria US-based dealer network, the new building was constructed over the past seven months in Querétaro City, Mexico.

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Five minutes with…Paul Avery, Schmitz Cargobull UK and Ireland’s Managing Director – Operations

SMMT

With an annual production of around 42,500 trailers and with around 5,700 employees, Schmitz Cargobull AG is Europe’s leading manufacturer of semi-trailers, trailers and truck bodies for temperature-controlled freight, general cargo and bulk goods. Pace and S.CS Fixed Roof curtainsider models in a matter of weeks.

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Report: Canadian manufacturing sector performance contracts further in June

Automation Mag

Relatively good news however came in the form of a survey record improvement in average lead times as pandemic-related supply-side challenges continued to dissipate. Firms sought to adapt their operations by cutting any excess input inventory at their plants. Price stability was also broadly signalled in the latest survey period.

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Assessing The Rising Input Costs Associated With The Global Pandemic

Donlouco

But there is significant pent-up demand for many global commodities and this demand will fuel prices for some time to come. Increasing Sea Freight Costs. One other key input cost that has increased significantly over the course of this pandemic is the cost of sea freight. Fig 2: Source : Financial Times.

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How 3D printing is reshaping the future of supply chains

Manufacturer's Monthly

Supply chain issues started with COVID-19; however, they’re also affected by intensifying geopolitical tensions, increased consumer demand, labour shortages, inflation, depleted inventory levels, and increased freight costs. Konica Minolta has identified the three primary reasons why industries are turning to 3D printing: reduced lead time.

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Five minutes with… Laurence Drake, Managing Director of DAF Trucks in the UK

SMMT

How are lead times for new trucks at the moment? We believe recent supply chain disruption has eased considerably and, while lead times remain relatively long, reliability on delivery times is stabilising. The company’s order board for 2023 is now full, and attention is already turned to 2024.