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Beckhoff Slashes Lead Times Through Strategic Warehouse Investments

Fabricating & Metal Work

With this and other strategic investments, we have returned to pre-pandemic lead times, which is a game-changer for customers across industries. The upgrades at Beckhoff USA coincide with the company’s comprehensive manufacturing and logistics efforts around the globe.

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Critical Developments in the Supply Chain & Logistics Sector

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Post pandemic, the supply chain and logistics sector has transformed drastically with the help of digital technology by automating and optimizing the supply chain processes. Companies are now adopting digital technologies to increase supply chain efficiency, improve cycle time, and minimize human errors.

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Cairns steel fabricator business bolstered with manufacturing grant

Manufacturer's Monthly

A Queensland state Government manufacturing grant will enable Cairns manufacturer, CSF Industries to purchase Shotblaster equipment that will expand the manufacturing capacity and grow the business, resulting in as many as 15 new jobs over the next five years.

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10 Areas Manufacturers Might See an Impact from AI

Fabricating & Metal Work

AI-integrated quality control software allows manufacturers to measure the true quality of manufactured and purchased parts by identifying defects the human eye cannot see. Few technologies have transformed the manufacturing industry like ERP software. It can reduce inventory levels by up to 50%.

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Victorian manufacturing success story voted for Regional Exporter of the Year

AU Manufacturing

In the chemical industry where products often date back to the 1960s and are dangerous for people or the environment, Envirofluid is an innovator, making safer products that save companies millions in logistics costs. . It is such an honour to receive these significant Awards.

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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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Manufacturing PMI® at 47.6%; August 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in August for the 10th consecutive month following a 28-month period of growth, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM ® Report On Business ®. The report was issued today by Timothy R. Fiore , CPSM, C.P.M.,