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Greenfield Global expands its portfolio of solvents and alcohols in Canada

Canadian Manufacturing

The new warehouse, located in Milton, Ontario, will further elevate our commitment to a reliable supply chain, currency consistency and shorter lead times for our Canadian customers,” said Donald Williams, Director, Supply Chains at Greenfield Global. “As Greenfield also offers custom packaging sizes spanning from totes down to pails.

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SpecFast goes above and beyond for key international customer

Manufacturer's Monthly

Recently, a US based warehousing and distribution company began development of a new site in Sydney, where SpecFast has demonstrated a proactive service, tapping into Motion Australia’s capacity as a full-spectrum supplier.

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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. Cost Efficiency and Pay per use Expenses: Reduced Capital Expenditure: Businesses can avoid hefty investments in warehousing, transportation, and technology infrastructure.

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Random Thoughts About Reshoring and Buying American

Modern Machine Shop

The various savings from having manufacturing close — reductions in shipping cost, warehousing cost, lead time and supply chain risk, among others — likely sum to a value beyond 20% of the unit price. If the buyer is an OEM or Tier 1 supplier purchasing parts, this premium is probably a bargain.

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Siemens Announces new Strategic Collaboration with Xerox® Elem™ Additive Solutions

Fabricating & Metal Work

About Xerox Elem Additive Solutions Determined to advance the additive industry, Xerox Elem Additive Solutions provides hardware and software solutions that equip manufacturers with the tools to reduce costs, eliminate long lead times and improve part performance.

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Upgrade Your Shop’s Workflow with the Latest Material Handling Equipment

Fabricating & Metal Work

A variety of standard sizes are manufactured in the Louisville factory with industry leading lead times. This new lift truck addresses evolving challenges in autonomous material handling for warehousing, manufacturing and logistics customers. The Palion Lift CR1 boasts an impressive 15’ lift height and a robust 4,000 lb.

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Norm Fasteners Celebrating 50 Years & Three Generations

Fastener News Desk

FND: Will having a manufacturing center in the US allow your company to provide clients competitive pricing and avoid long lead times? NF: It is too early to say a “decrease in production lead times” but it definitely will decrease the transportation lead times.