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Transform your manufacturing business with supply chain management

Manufacturer's Monthly

It seems that the balance between dependable suppliers and cost-effective materials has reached its end for discrete manufacturers. Collaborative sourcing and optimised production processes eliminate waste, improving margins for both parties involved. Read on to discover the key benefits.

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Taking a dynamic approach to safety

Control Engineering

Conventional safety concepts do not consider the sources and effects of cyber threats that could create new hazards. A third scenario example looks at process optimization, where operational downtime and bottlenecks may not pose a risk to humans, property and the environment, but they can affect system performance.

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IMTS: Machine tool hardware, software, efficiency, integration tools

Control Engineering

Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE): Analyze MyPerformance/OEE allows the important indicators to be identified for the improvement of machine or work cell utilization to eliminate production bottlenecks. At IMTS 2022, Siemens discussed 3D printing of redesigned steering knuckles on a DMG Mori Lasertec 30 Dual SLM.

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Supply chain management unlocks manufacturing financial power

Manufacturer's Monthly

The balance between dependable suppliers and cost-effective materials seems to have reached its end for discrete manufacturers. Identify and resolve potential bottlenecks in your supply chain before they impact your operations. Collaborative planning modules: Foster collaborative planning and forecasting with your suppliers.