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Xwing and U.S. Air Force demonstrate fully autonomous cargo aircraft

Robotics Business Review

Source: Xwing A joint program by the U.S. In modern conflict, it’s axiomatic that logistics wins wars. In air freight alone, just under 16 million metric tons of cargo was flown worldwide in 2023. It’s a lot of freight, requiring lots of airframes, engines, and, of course, pilots. Air Force and Xwing Inc.

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Stronger together: WA Super Branch supports national supply network

Manufacturer's Monthly

In addition, the Motion Industrial Centre’s position – both geographically and within the national supply landscape – offers possibilities to navigate the current import and freight delays. To read the full article, please go here. But that doesn’t mean we don’t try to be proactive with our customers.

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Next steps for digital transformation for manufacturers

Control Engineering

Data management is therefore a fundamental requirement and the next step on the digital transformation journey of many companies is to put in place technologies that enable data to be collected from multiple sources, visualized and analyzed, to create actionable insights.”. Barrier-free.

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What is supply chain?

Fastener News Desk

McKinsey & Company – Listen to the article: What is supply chain? Freight costs and capital intensity are 10 to 15 percent lower, and customer delivery penalties and missed sales are 40 to 50 percent lower. A supply chain is made up of interconnected parts of a whole, all of which add up to finished products bought by customers.

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2023

Foley

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. Coordinate with Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders.