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Sustainable supply chains, what does it mean?

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Excessive energy and water consumption, high waste production with low reuse rates, human rights issues, and abuse of labor are just some of the core issues plaguing supply chains globally. A supply chain is a vast network between large companies and their suppliers to develop, manufacture and distribute finished products to end users.

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Quaker Houghton appoints chief supply chain officer

The Fabricator

a provider of process fluids to the steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, and metalworking markets, has hired Jeffrey L. Fleck as senior vice president and chief supply chain officer. Quaker Houghton, Conshohocken, Pa.,

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How Additive Manufacturing Can Help Fix the Supply Chain

Fastener News Desk

By Clare Scott A supply chain crisis has been affecting the world in recent years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic was a good example of how, in the event of supply chain issues, AM was able to help. AM makes the supply chain independent from consumer demand and reduces waste.

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What is supply chain?

Fastener News Desk

The supply chain is the interconnected journey that raw materials, components, and goods take before their assembly and sale to customers. McKinsey & Company – Listen to the article: What is supply chain? In contrast, a value chain encompasses all the individual steps that are taken to create a marketable product.

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GKN Aerospace partners with IperionX to advance sustainable titanium manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

IperionX Limited has agreed to an order with GKN Aerospace for the delivery of titanium plate test components manufactured with IperionX’s advanced titanium technologies. GKN Aerospace’s titanium plate components will be manufactured with IperionX’s advanced titanium angular powder and powder metallurgy techniques.

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Samurai Awards 2022 in Manufacturing & supply chain

Dinesh Mishra

MESHMIX MEDIA ANNOUNCE INDUSTRY SAMURAI AWARDS In Manufacturing & Supply Chain Honouring India’s Top Makers & Movers. Sustainability Samurai Organizations that implemented and promoted resource-positive manufacturing processes and supply chains. When: 09 th & 16 th December 2022. Where: Hybrid.

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Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (GSCRI)

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Saudi Arabia intends on supporting this logistics advancement through its Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative, which was initiated in 2021. Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative. KSA’s sustainability goals will push the influx of investments from green supply chains providing the nation with new supply networks.