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Markforged tips ‘just in place’ to replace ‘just in time’ in Australian manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

The expression “supply chain issues” is familiar to all Australians, from the manufacturer whose production line has stalled awaiting parts from an overseas supplier to the housewife walking past empty shelves in her local supermarket. The benefits of thinking outside the traditional manufacturing box can be seen all around the world.

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Markforged tips ‘just in place’ to replace ‘just in time’ in Australian manufacturing

AU Manufacturing

The expression “supply chain issues” is familiar to all Australians, from the manufacturer whose production line has stalled awaiting parts from an overseas supplier to the housewife walking past empty shelves in her local supermarket. The benefits of thinking outside the traditional manufacturing box can be seen all around the world.

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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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Supply Chain as a Service

Dinesh Mishra

These providers offer a range of services, such as warehousing, transportation, inventory management, order fulfillment, and logistics. Logistics Operations: This service covers infra setup, sourcing, packaging, transportation, storage and handling, network inventory management, and freight management.

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Stronger together: WA Super Branch supports national supply network

Manufacturer's Monthly

Western Australia is home to some of the country’s largest export-oriented earthmoving and manufacturing operations. By having mobile plant experts and dedicated distribution staff, we can effectively oversee segments like resources and manufacturing on a much broader scale.”. To read the full article, please go here.

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Embrace Disruption: The Supply Chain

Fabricating & Metal Work

The ultimate manufacturing supply chain disruptor was the arrival of the global pandemic of 2020, which is still affecting the timely delivery of products, noted Leigh Chesley the Chief Customer Officer of Longbow Advantage Inc. Delivering components and parts to customers in a timely manner is more critical than ever.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 52.8%; July 2022 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

New Orders and Employment Contracting; Production and Backlogs Growing; Supplier Deliveries Slowing at a Slower Rate; Raw Materials Inventories Growing; Customers’ Inventories Too Low; Prices Increasing at a Slower Rate; Exports and Imports Growing; Record-Long Lead Times for Production Materials and MRO Supplies.