Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 18, 2023

COVER STORY Metalworkers can build supply chains that can bend without breaking thanks to innovative strategies, processes and products. Where do things stand regarding the state of the supply chain as we enter the summer of 2023? “I In the meantime, supply chain challenges persist, hampering best-laid plans.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Form Automation 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 11, 2025

Discrete manufacturers often deal with products that have intricate bills of materials (BOMs). Additionally, components may have different lead times, meaning some may take longer to procure than others. Additionally, components may have different lead times, meaning some may take longer to procure than others.

Discrete manufacturing 68

Discrete manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Supply Chain Bill of Materials 68

Control Engineering

AUGUST 17, 2022

As this trend progresses, it will impact vendors’ ability to secure the electric steel necessary for production, resulting in longer lead times and higher prices for customers. The process which takes place after crude steel is formed dictates the kinds of things the material can be used for. Final thoughts.

Automotive 52

Automotive Lead Time Bill of Materials Supply Chain 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 28, 2023

A new Festo family of multi-protocol servo drives provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with productivity and cost advantages with less inventory, by preventing supply chain issues and working smarter with this family of servo drives. The change reduces Festo part numbers from 24 to 8.

Automation 52

Automation Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Supply Chain Assembly Line 52

Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 26, 2022

I have 20 years distribution experience working in food and CPG and other large challenging supply chains. It has been a rough several years in the supply chain and I’m able to bring in a different view. How we are going manage the investment given the challenges in the supply chain.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Bill of Materials Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Mold in a Day Technology Slashes Tool Production, Eliminates Supply Chain Headache. Next Chapter Manufacturing highlights its transformative “ Mold in a Day ” (MIAD) technology to accelerate the injection molding process, meeting the challenge of supply chain disruptions.

3D printing 98

3D printing Cycle time Automation Additive manufacturing 98

Mold Making Technology

MARCH 5, 2023

Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, brings partners across the supply chain together. Stress-relieving heat treatment therefore reduces lead times, increases precision, results in cost savings and thus provides a competitive advantage in the long term for Meusburger’s customers.

Bill of Materials 52

Bill of Materials 3D printing Cycle time Supply Chain 52