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Women in Industry Awards

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Prime Creative Media Mitchell founded Health Focus Manufacturers in November 2011 after purchasing the assets of a closing cosmetic manufacturing company. Kenter, a woman-owned freight forwarding company, sponsors the Excellence in Transport award, highlighting its commitment to tailored logistics and exceptional service.

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SMMT Sustainability Report 2023: How the industry is reducing its emissions

SMMT

Since Europe’s first mass market EV entered production in the UK in 2011, manufacturers have allocated some £11 billion in long-term commitments to deliver zero emission vehicles and decarbonise production facilities. The sector has made huge strides in recent years but there is much more to be done.”

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What is supply chain?

Fastener News Desk

For instance, the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan shut down electronics factories, and 2017’s Hurricane Harvey disrupted US oil refineries and petrochemical plants, ultimately leading to shortages of some plastics and resins critical to different industries. Service levels are five to 20 percentage points higher.

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2023

Foley

CBP regulations place the burden for accuracy in the importation and payment of duties on the importer of record – not the broker or freight forwarder, as some importers mistakenly believe. Coordinate with Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders.