Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 22, 2024

These incidents highlight the increasing overlap between operational technology (OT) and IT systems, where breaches in IT can disrupt OT operations, leading to shutdowns and cascading supply chain disruptions. In some cases, manufacturers also face penalties for missed contracts or regulatory non-compliance.

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing Supply Chain Compliance Automotive 59

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Compression of Value Chains Optimizing Supply Chains with AI Precision Dismantling the unpredictability of global supply chains with AI-driven supply chain management , demand forecasting AI, and logistics automation.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Rapid prototyping Smart manufacturing 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This approach is reducing version compatibility issues, supporting compliance, and accelerating the journey from design to final product. Addressing Manufacturing Challenges with Advanced CAD Solutions Manufacturers are using CAD to tackle challenges like supply chain disruptions and design complexity.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 52

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Rapid prototyping Artificial Intelligence Aerospace 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 8, 2025

AI is no longer a futuristic concept in industrial settingsit is actively reshaping factories, supply chains, and production floors today. Industrial AI Is Driving a Massive Transformation Across industries, AI is revolutionizing manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain management.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automation Process control Logistics 52

i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Lithium-ion batteries are at the heart of the transition from fossil fuels, but fundamental supply chain changes are needed to eliminate widespread forced labour and child labour abuses.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automotive Compliance Sourcing 52

i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Cofactr , a supply chain and logistics management platform that streamlines parts sourcing, production and processes for high-compliance and agile hardware manufacturers, today announced the acquisition of AI-based solution Factor.io. Even one missing or late component can cause factory down times and delay entire productions.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Bill of Materials Compliance Aerospace 52

21st Century Tech

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Even proper sorting isn’t enough for the automotive and aviation industries that require more durable alloys combining aluminum with other materials. They are also implementing supply chain collaboration practices to close the circular economy further and help increase recycling rates.

Beverage 69

Beverage Artificial Intelligence Consumer Goods Supply Chain 69

Foley

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Over the last two years, the widespread shortages, stoppages, and other disruptions affecting much of the global supply chain have led manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers alike to examine their contract terms for an available excuse for nonperformance. Recent Cases. Agrati-Medina. In Drummond Coal Sales Inc. Tufco L.P.

Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Compliance Sourcing Form 59

Plastics News

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Circularise, a supply chain software platform for end-to-end traceability, has raised 11 million euros in a Series A funding round led by Brightlands Venture Partners, joined by industry players Asahi Kasei and Neste the company announced on Nov.

Supply Chain 69

Supply Chain Composites Automotive Compliance 69

Control Engineering

MARCH 27, 2023

The ability to gather and record data on the whereabouts and timing of works-in-process undergoing a specific manufacturing operation or finished products making their way through the supply chain is essential for ensuring quality, identifying bottlenecks and minimizing product waste during recalls.

Automation 98

Automation Supply Chain Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Industry 4.0 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 1, 2023

The ASI CoC Standard sets out requirements for the creation of a Chain of Custody for material that is produced and processed through the value chain into diverse downstream sectors. ASI’s Standards apply throughout the supply chain, from bauxite mining through to downstream sectors that use Capral’s aluminium in their products. “For

Value chain 98

Value chain Supply Chain Sourcing Benchmarking 98

Automation Mag

JANUARY 22, 2025

Most of these projects are being carried out in the automotive industry, which has played a key role in pioneering robot applications throughout the history of industrial robotics, as well as in the warehousing sector. Although the impact varies from country to country, the cumulative effect on the supply chain is a concern almost everywhere.

Robotics 112

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Automation 112

Robotics Business Review

APRIL 22, 2024

said today at Hannover Messe that it is expanding from service robots into supply chain applications with the new PUDU T300 mobile robot. Safety compliance: PUDU T300 adheres to ISO 3691-4 industrial safety requirements and includes lidar, depth camera, collision-protection edges, and emergency stop buttons.

Robotics 120

Robotics Robotics Supply Chain Logistics 120

E&T

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Road transport is currently the largest source of air pollution in cities, but the new Euro 7 standards, coupled with CO 2 emission standards, would “give the automotive supply chain a clear direction for reducing pollutant emissions, including using digital technologies”, the European Commission said.

Supply Chain 80

Supply Chain Compliance Sourcing Automotive 80

Canadian Manufacturing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

TORONTO — Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced Canada has finalized its new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard to increase the supply of clean, zero-emission vehicles available to Canadians across the country.

Supply Chain 75

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing Compliance 75

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MARCH 5, 2025

The push for CO2 compliance, particularly in Europe, is prompting automakers to introduce more electric models and realign their portfolios. Competitive pressure from Chinese EV makers : Chinese OEMs are aggressively expanding into global markets, offering feature-rich, budget-friendly EVsintensifying competition and accelerating innovation.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Compliance Automotive Manufacturing 52

AU Manufacturing

MAY 17, 2023

As part of the collaboration, OSM will be in charge of the local operation, as well as all funding, sales and marketing, compliance, and administration. iM3NY, on the other hand, will supply the necessary technology and know-how to develop and manufacture lithium-ion battery packs.

Warehousing 73

Warehousing Supply Chain Composites Compliance 73

Canadian Manufacturing

MAY 31, 2023

Not only do we provide solutions for cybersecurity risk management, but also for compliance with newly mandated FDA requirements for SBOMs that ensure a smoother market entry for products,” said Yoav Raiter, CEO, Cybeats.

Bill of Materials 52

Bill of Materials Manufacturing Supply Chain Compliance 52

SMMT

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Ahead of that, however, another automotive technological shift that received a boost this week was in the area of connected and automated mobility. Through a series of discussions and meetings, shared issues of concern and opportunity were raised, from supply chain compliance to decarbonisation policy and, of course, Rules of Origin.

Automotive 75

Automotive Supply Chain Compliance Automation 75

Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 9, 2022

And those rules become more stringent over time — to the point where, in a few years, it’s possible that no EVs would qualify for the tax credit, says John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance of Automotive Innovation, a key industry trade group.

Automotive 45

Automotive Supply Chain Sourcing Manufacturing 45

ATS

JULY 21, 2023

A manufacturing track and trace system allows businesses to follow the life cycle of individual products or components throughout the supply chain. Giving a clear visibility of goods from production to the end customer is an integral part of a robust supply chain management system. What is track and trace?

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Compliance Pharmaceutical 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MARCH 22, 2023

For example, Rockwell Automation offers Plex, a multi-tenant SaaS, cloud-native smart manufacturing offering that includes fully integrated, easy-to-deploy solutions for advanced manufacturing execution systems (MES), quality management systems (QMS), supply chain management (SCM), asset performance management (APM), and production monitoring.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 52

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Supply Chain Smart manufacturing Compliance 52

Automation Mag

APRIL 25, 2024

Smart supply chain Many industry sectors are still reeling from expensive lessons learned about supply chain management during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continued economic uncertainty and international conflicts make reliance on a smart supply chain our third manufacturing trend in 2024.

Automation 59

Automation Supply Chain Manufacturing Robotics 59

Mold Making Technology

MAY 2, 2023

EOS offers 28 pure metal and metal alloy powders specifically formulated for the DMLS process while meeting regulatory compliance, lot traceability, flexible volumes and fast delivery. Photo Credit: EOS GmbH Linear AMS , a Shapeways company, started life in 2003 as an injection and compression toolmaker and custom molder.

Cycle time 98

Cycle time 3D printing Additive manufacturing Supply Chain 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Not only because the initiatives provide numerous bottom-line advantages but also because they assist in attracting and retaining customers and employees, not to mention ensuring compliance. There are some very hard business benefits to pursuing this course and compliance fits into this as well,” Tate noted. Novelis, Inc.,

Compliance 105

Compliance Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Supply Chain 105

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Additionally, they are playing a role in supporting downstream industries, such as aiding the automotive domain in its transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and decarbonization. These smaller-scale production units are designed with sustainability in mind and provide more responsive supply chains that mitigate global risks.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Value chain Compliance 52

MEM

APRIL 27, 2023

As a preferred supplier to some of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, strengthening our first-class facilities to support the growing scale of the industry will make a huge difference to our processes, and our customers’ pockets,” commented, Mike Bylina, Managing Director at Vestatec. “As

Form 52

Form Automotive Supply Chain Compliance 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MAY 28, 2023

In 2021, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued a draft of the Provisions on Management of Automotive Data Security for public comment. Competition Intensifies The Chinese connected and autonomous mobility market has a wide range of participants, from tech companies and start-ups to Tier I and II automotive suppliers.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automotive Artificial Intelligence Compliance 52

Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 24, 2022

and Transamine Holdings and Investments Limited announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement to form a joint venture entity called “RTT Lithium SA” RTT shall identify, pursue, and secure the supply of and to establish a new route for lithium-bearing spodumene for the Company’s planned European lithium converters.

Form 45

Form Supply Chain Compliance Sourcing 45

Canadian Manufacturing

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Patriot says that the Offtake is expected to supply PowerCo’s cell production activities in Europe and North America, including its battery cell factory in St. Building a North American EV supply chain, from raw materials supply to the construction and operation of Gigafactories, is part of PowerCo’s mission.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Value chain Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 10, 2023

David Bassett, Senior Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement, Exports and Compliance : It killed me to take jobs and take everything over to China and teach those guys how to do things. So here's the story full circle, starting with David Bassett, Senior Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement, Exports and Compliance.

Made-to-spec 98

Made-to-spec Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing 98

Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 5, 2024

There were also concerns about British rules that ban the sale of hormone-treated beef from Canada, and rules of origin in the automotive sector. . “We’re hoping that the new government has another look at that and really tries to pick its way through that negotiation and find a way to settle something with Canada,” he said.

Automotive 115

Automotive Supply Chain Compliance Manufacturing 115

Canadian Manufacturing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Ensure Compliance: Fleet managers can distinguish between business and personal trips with automated driver logs, ensuring accurate records for compliance and tax purposes.

Compliance 52

Compliance Automotive Automation Manufacturing 52

i4.0 today

JANUARY 24, 2023

Medical device and pharmaceutical companies can verify dates and lot codes to ensure vaccine efficacy and compliance with medical standards. .” The easy-to-use OCR solution helps food and beverage producers to easily read expiration dates, even on curved surfaces, to verify freshness and prevent consumer recalls.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Compliance Beverage Supply Chain 52

i4.0 today

APRIL 2, 2025

Thomas Kaufmann, Executive Vice President & COO of Infineons Automotive Division. Dr. Kaufmann will explore the critical interplay of digital transformation, decarbonization, and supply chain resilience in an increasingly complex global landscape.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Composites 52

Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 1, 2024

.” Unifor’s recommendations call on the federal government to implement comprehensive rules, surtaxes and enforcement mechanisms that bring Canada into alignment with policies proposed by the United States and protect the country’s growing electric vehicle supply chain.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Automotive Compliance 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JULY 11, 2024

Established technologies, distribution networks, and supply chains will support steady growth until the end of 2030. It has combined with Powerfleet to create a top-tier global automotive IoT SaaS provider. The Bidvest Group is exploring acquisition opportunities both locally and internationally to expand its business.

Compliance 52

Compliance Freight Supply Chain Form 52