Modern Materials Handling

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

MMH Executive Editor Bob Trebilcock discusses what's next for planning with Stef Vermeiren and Marcela Perez on this episode.

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JUNE 2, 2023

The last few years have been a particularly torrid time for automotive supply chains, with the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, geopolitical disruption and economic upheaval coming just as the sector braces for its most radical transformation in more than a hundred years. To book your place, contact smmtsummit@smmt.co.uk.

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Modern Materials Handling

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Peerless Media editor Bob Trebilcock hosts. On this episode, Byron Bennett, CEO of Zergratran, describes an underground alternative to the Panama Canal.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Manufacturing Supply Chain Insights. Many small and midsized manufacturers assume their limited profile shields them from being targeted in cyberattacks, the opposite is often true thanks to the supply chain. defense industrial base and supply chain. Manufacturing is the No. 2 industry by cyberattack volume.

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SMMT

MARCH 28, 2024

uplift in volume was the best February performance since 2008 1 and follows a particularly weak February last year as supply chain issues, notably semiconductor shortages, impacted manufacturing output. 2 February’s production boost was driven by significant demand for British-built vehicles in overseas markets.

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SMMT

APRIL 25, 2024

The performance reflects market normalisation as manufacturers have worked hard to meet strong pent up pandemic-related demand, as well as some temporary supply chain shortages and the early Easter bank holiday reducing working days in the month compared with 2023. Exports declined by -12.6% to 2,859 units.

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SMMT

DECEMBER 21, 2023

91,923 cars rolled out of factory gates, an increase of 11,832 on November last year, representing the best performance for the month since 2020 as supply chain challenges moved firmly into the rear-view mirror. UK car production rose 14.8% 1 Production for both the home and overseas markets increased, up 13.4% respectively.

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SMMT

MARCH 27, 2024

on the year before, and with two thirds (67.3%) of these models built for export evidence of the need to ramp up UK battery production and electric vehicle supply chain capabilities. Notes to editors 1. Factories turned out a combined 29,038 units, up 6.0% To date in 2024, UK car production is up 17.8%

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

to 82,997 units, marking the best January performance since 2021 and the fifth straight month of growth as global demand for British-built brands continued to grow and legacy supply chain challenges, notably semiconductor shortages, abated. Volumes rose 21.0% to 62,938 units – a rise of 6,559. million units.

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Dinesh Mishra

JUNE 29, 2023

” Mr. Aravind Melligeri, the founder, Chairman & CEO of Aequs, shared many more such exciting and informative insights in an engaging talk with DMI’s editor, Aanand Pandey. By leveraging its manufacturing ecosystems, Aequs reliably delivers supply chain efficiencies to its global customer base.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 22, 2023

TORONTO — Nulogy, a provider of supply chain solutions, announced that two of its leaders have been named Supply Chain Pros to Know for 2023: CEO Jason Tham and Vice-President of Product Marketing and Go-to-Market Christine Barnhart. They work toward helping heal the supply chain.

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SMMT

JANUARY 24, 2024

UK must now ramp up EV supply chain and deliver return on investments. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, Receding supply chain challenges, new model introductions and a massive £23.7 UK vehicle production tops one million units, up 17.0% in best year since 2019.

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SMMT

MAY 4, 2023

SMMT upgrades 2023 outlook from 1.79m units to 1.83m as supply chain disruption eases, but BEV forecast softens. 2 As supply chain pressures have begun to ease, the overall market is now up 16.9% New car market records ninth consecutive month of growth, up 11.6% Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) take 15.4%

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SMMT

JANUARY 26, 2023

from supply chain disruption. Closing off the year, turbulence in global supply chains and logistics issues saw December post 2022’s first monthly decline, as output fell -23.6% December manufacturing posts first decline of the year, down -23.6% UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 39.3%

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 6, 2024

Key drivers of this technology step change include the need to reduce operating expenses and improve efficiency, all while facing a skills shortage and a lack of visibility across the supply chain. Editor’s Note: This article was syndicated from The Robot Report’s sister site Engineering.com.

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SMMT

MARCH 30, 2023

as supply chain constraints affect output. The decline follows a large rise in February last year and, last month, the best January performance in a decade, but supply chain constraints restricted production in February. Notes to editors 1 UK exports to the EU: 3,123 units. British CV production falls -21.6%

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SMMT

APRIL 5, 2023

below pre-pandemic 2019 Q1 as erratic supply chain issues continue. Traditionally a large volume month due to the new number plate, the growth was amplified by comparison with a weak March last year, when chronic supply chain shortages drove the market down by -27.6%. respectively. YTD market grows 17.4%

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SMMT

JULY 27, 2023

11,748 units were produced in June, up 23.0%, and it also marks the best first half year for UK van production since 2011, as supply chain constraints continue to ease. UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 16.0% 1 First half year production was 67.0% compared to the same period last year, at 37,803 units. to 20,872 units.

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Shift to zero emission cars, vans, trucks and buses delivers decarbonisation with potential to unlock further opportunities in battery and supply chain sectors. Notes to editors 1 SMMT calculations based on all publicly announced investment in UK automotive production and R&D from Jan-Nov 2023. billion.

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SMMT

MARCH 29, 2023

Factories made an additional 8,050 cars, with volumes buoyed by an easing of supply chain shortages – notably of semiconductors – which have bedevilled the global industry since the early months of 2021. Notes to editors 1. UK car production rose 13.1% respectively, with exports driving the overall uplift.

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Plastics News

JULY 27, 2022

NUMBERS THAT MATTER LIVE with Bill Wood, Plastics News Economics Editor. His goal is to help companies in the plastics supply chain identify opportunities as well as potential new customers. . Wood, a Harvard-educated economist, has tracked plastics for 30+ years. His firm, Mountaintop Economics & Research Inc.,

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SMMT

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This would give the necessary breathing space for automotive sectors on both sides of the Channel to scale up gigafactories and green supply chains, both of which are essential for a stable, long-term transition. 3 SMMT calculations covering BEVs (cars) only.

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SMMT

AUGUST 4, 2022

to 112,162 units as supply chain shortage continues to frustrate order fulfilment. market share, illustrating the volatility in the supply chain. Notes to editors. UK new car registrations fall -9.0% Battery electric vehicles (BEV) buck trend, growing market share to 10.9%, but pace of growth slows. to take 12.2%

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SMMT

APRIL 24, 2024

Free and fair trade deals must be secured, energy costs reduced and the workforce upskilled if we are to attract further investment to improve productivity and decarbonise automotive manufacturing and its supply chain. The latest independent production outlook now expects UK car and light van production to fall -6.2%

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SMMT

JULY 5, 2023

year on year – as supply chain shortages ease. The June performance marks the 11th consecutive month of growth as the industry gradually overcomes the pandemic-induced supply chain shortages that constrained production for much of the previous two years. to 92,699 units, reflecting the normalisation of supply.

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SMMT

MAY 4, 2023

Easing supply chain disruption means that, while the economic situation remains challenging, the overall market outlook for the year has been revised upwards from January. Notes to editors 1 January – April 2019: 127,347 units The post New van market delivers fourth month of growth appeared first on SMMT.

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SMMT

JUNE 5, 2023

135,296 vans now registered in 2023 thanks to easing supply chain disruptions and sustained demand for larger vehicles. It represents the fifth consecutive month of rising deliveries as the market rebounds from a tough 2022 as supply chain challenges continue to ease, although registrations remain -13.0%

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SMMT

MAY 25, 2023

In a sign that recent supply chain shortages are easing, production ramped up to deliver the best-performing April since 2010. Overall production volumes, however, are expected to increase further throughout the year, reflecting easing supply chain constraints and new electric van manufacturing coming on stream.

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

January’s strong output marks the best start to a year since 2012, when 9,844 units were produced, and reflects the determination of manufacturers to get back on track following the pandemic and latent supply chain challenges. Notes to editors 1. of these exports. 1 The domestic market also recorded growth, with output up 36.2%

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SMMT

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Despite the growth, August volumes were still the weakest for the month, bar 2021, since 2013 as supply chain pressures continued to constrain the market. Notes to editors. 1 Large fleet registrations fell by -1.6%, although this was offset by a 3.2% increase in deliveries to private consumers.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 10, 2024

based company said it is developing robots that can safely and affordably work alongside people in varied manufacturing, supply chain, and healthcare workflows. We see a virtuous cycle, where more robots in the field lead to improved AI and a more cost-effective supply chain. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based

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SMMT

AUGUST 24, 2022

The decline is attributable to supply chain shortages, structural changes and weak exports, which fell -21.3% The decline is attributable to supply chain shortages, structural changes and weak exports, which fell -21.3% Notes to editors. Despite three months of growth, year-to-date UK car production remains -16.5%

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SMMT

JANUARY 25, 2024

Output reached its highest level in 13 years as global supply chain issues and pandemic-related challenges eased, allowing manufacturing to get back on track. 4 Notes to editors 1 Production figures, 2010: 123,019 units 2 December production figures, 2010: 8,682 units 3 Export production figures, 2010: 85,547 units and 69.5%

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SMMT

AUGUST 31, 2023

1 Growth was driven primarily by easing supply chain challenges and an ongoing rise in export demand, which swelled by 18.9% Notes to editors 1 Jan-July 2019 CV production: 40,184 The post UK CV production hits July eight year high appeared first on SMMT. on pre-pandemic levels. to reach 5,392 units.

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SMMT

JANUARY 5, 2023

following significant post-pandemic fleet renewal in 2021 and supply chain challenges. Despite strong order books throughout 2022, performance continued to be held back by persistent supply chain issues, which have restricted production globally, resulting in limited model availability. Notes to editors.

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SMMT

APRIL 28, 2023

Production volumes are expected to increase in the coming months as new electric van manufacturing comes on stream and supply chain constraints ease. Notes to editors 1 UK exports to the EU: 5,393 units The post CV manufacturing up in Q1 despite March fall appeared first on SMMT. to 5,809 units – with 92.8% heading for the EU.1

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The rise followed September’s fall, which came after four consecutive months of growth, illustrating how supply chain turbulence, in particular global chip shortages, continues to affect UK car manufacturers. Notes to editors. UK car production returned to growth in October, rising 7.4% 1 – 147,150 units.

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