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What is Lean Manufacturing and how apply it to your company

Nexus Integra

Also known as “lean production”, this work philosophy is essential for any company that is part of Industry 4.0. What is Lean Manufacturing? Among the most famous methodologies that form part of Industry 4.0, Lean Manufacturing stands out. Lean Manufacturing and 4.0

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Manufacturing Industry 4.0 needs to modernize operations says Info-Tech

Canadian Manufacturing

Manufacturing Trends Report (CNW Group/Info-Tech Research Group). TORONTO — Info-Tech Research Group’s latest research report says the manufacturing sector is often the slowest to recover from labour shortages and disruptions. In its recent report titled The Durable Goods Manufacturing Industry 4.0

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The Future of Smart Supply Chain with Industry 4.0

ATS

Once the supply chain experiences challenges, manufacturers will almost immediately see higher prices, longer delivery times and extended resource time to make alternate plans and maintain customer relations. Supply chain digital transformation — driven by Industry 4.0 Digital transformation in logistics and supply chain.

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Siemens Factory in Switzerland Wins Award for Production and Supply Chain Resilience

i4.0 today

This is thanks to preventive measures such as a “risk radar” for early identification of global risks in the supply chain, a high level of data transparency across the entire value chain, and seamless collaboration with purchasing, logistics, development, and sales departments. Both underline the plant’s clear focus on sustainability.

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Comau Leverages Advanced Automation to Deliver Faster Time-to-Market and Enhanced Flexibility for the New Alfa Romeo Tonale

i4.0 today

Comau has designed and deployed a flexible Body-In-White (BIW) manufacturing solution for the all-new Tonale, the first Alfa SUV of the new generation, meeting both the customer’s rigorous production targets, quality goals and time to market objectives.

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Building a Sustainable Supply Chain in the Era of Accountability

i4.0 today

A thorough audit should be conducted to examine various aspects, including the sourcing of raw materials, manufacturing processes, transportation methods and waste management. These goals should align with industry standards, international accords (such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals) and the expectations of stakeholders.

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Rightshoring: Discover Your Component Sourcing Sweet-spot

i4.0 today

Especially in light of the pandemic, which highlighted significant vulnerabilities in global logistics and supply risks. Including the end-to-end supply chain from tool design to moulding production, finishing and assembly, along with all the logistical processes and associated stock management costs.