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British CV output up in best start to year since 2012

SMMT

to 9,299 units, the best start to a year since 2012. 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. January CV production increases 35.6%

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Made in Australia – Kickstarting a resilient local IT Supply Chain is critical

AU Manufacturing

The world has been through a fundamentally transformative time that has demonstrated the fragility of supply chains. Talk to anyone you know in any field, and virtually everyone is dealing with issues of a supply chain that is struggling. Article by Phil Straw, Chief Executive Officer at SoftIron.

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Lockheed Martin Australia launches rotary-wing supply chain gateway

AU Manufacturing

“We are committed to working with like-minded Australian industry partners to grow our existing rotary-wing sovereign sustainment supply chain to reinforce Australia’s industrial self-reliance and ensure cost-effective solutions for our Defence.”. We look forward to increasing Australia’s sovereign rotary-wing supply chain base.”.

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Best year in a decade for UK CV production

SMMT

to 101,600 units in 2022, the best annual performance since 2012. 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% British commercial vehicle production grows by 39.3% in the year.

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Serta Simmons files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Plastics News

“Looking ahead, we will remain focused on launching new innovations, further building a high-performing and resilient supply chain and expanding the commercial side of our business to meet demand for our trusted brands and products.” S erta and Simmons were brought together in 2012 by the private equity company Advent.

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A2 Milk Company’s operations chief Shareef Khan resigns

AU Manufacturing

The COO joined the company in 2012 to develop its supply chain operations with Synlait Milk and foster the growth of a2MC’s infant formula business unit. . In its statement , the company said it plans to introduce a new chief supply chain officer role to lead a2MC’s end-to-end supply chain in all categories and markets. .

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Australia’s first advanced computer manufacturing facility

Manufacturer's Monthly

SoftIron chief operating officer, Jason Van der Schyff said recent events had made it clear that onshoring or “friend-shoring’’ ICT supply chains was the only sure way for Australian IT providers to manage their commercial and strategic risk.