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The Future of Reshoring: Building a Stronger & More Resilient Manufacturing Base

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Without modern, efficient infrastructure, the benefits of reshoring could be lost to bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Companies need to build relationships with multiple suppliers to mitigate risks and avoid bottlenecks. Modernizing these facilities means embracing automation and flexible manufacturing strategies.

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Report calls for more port automation to boost efficiency, evidence mixed on benefits

Canadian Manufacturing

Terminals are in dire need of tech upgrades ranging from crane automation to robots that ferry cargo along the docks, despite union resistance, said Shal Marriott, who authored the Montreal Economic Institute publication. There is no consensus around whether robots on the waterfront hold the key to high performance.