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Automotive Chip Shortage Likely to Persist Through 2023 and Beyond

Seeburger

Last year, the automotive industry was still confident that they would overcome the semiconductor crisis in 2022. Even leading automotive manufacturers are quoting lead times of 15-18 months for […]. However, there are no signs of this easing up soon.

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Top Trends in 2025

Automation Mag

Reshoring to overcome supply chain challenges, artificial intelligence, flexible automation systems, reliance on data and purpose-built robots are some of the trends that experts believe will be mainstays in the industrial automation space for the manufacturing industry. Adaptability will be key in 2025 and beyond.

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Tariff Squeeze: Look for Catalysts as You Navigate the Shifting Outlook

Fabricating & Metal Work

There are a few not to downplay the disruptions to supply chains and other challenges that lie ahead including expansion investment announcements by metal industry companies, as well as a fabricator that is the embodiment of leading by example, inspiring others to consider metalworking careers. In March, Lexicon, Inc.,

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Elexon2Zero: Striving for zero defects

Manufacturer's Monthly

A critical factor in achieving zero defects is managing the supply chain. Drawing inspiration from previous experiences in the automotive industry, where a target of 10 PPM (parts per million) returns was set, Elexon sought to create a similar benchmark. A critical factor in achieving zero defects is managing the supply chain.

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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. This has taken the form of long lead times, as well as stalling of production when parts needed for manufacturing fail. The nature of AM can shorten lead times, too.

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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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Top 8 Imperatives Reshaping Industrial Automation in 2025

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

AI-driven systems, cloud-powered analytics, and ultra-fast connectivity are converging to reshape factory operations and optimize supply chains. AI-driven forecasting is reducing inefficiencies, preventing stock shortages, and ensuring just-in-time deliveries.