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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. The smooth flow of goods is essential to a thriving manufacturing base, but aging roads, congested highways, and outdated rail and port systems can become obstacles.

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How 3D printing is reshaping the future of supply chains

Manufacturer's Monthly

Supply chain disruptions continue to plague global economies, especially within the manufacturing industry. In Australia, manufacturers with offshore operations are experiencing significant supply chain issues that threaten productivity and financial stability. Tackling supply chain uncertainty with 3D printing.

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Syncron Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Enabling Pricing Intelligence and Visibility for OEMs, Dealers, and Distributor Supply Chains With Its SaaS Solutions

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Syncron focuses on aftermarket services for a variety of manufacturing industries, with specific strength in automotive, agriculture, construction & mining, and industrial equipment. Syncron Service Supply Chain solutions enable manufacturers and distributors to streamline the supply chain from top to bottom. About Syncron.

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CN Rail hits record second quarter revenues, waves off recession worries

Canadian Manufacturing

The country’s largest rail operator said the windfall stemmed from higher fuel surcharge and freight rates as well as larger coal and U.S. Revenues rose 21 per cent or $746 million to $4.34 billion last quarter compared with a year earlier. grain volumes. “U.S. ” The company’s main rival, Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.,

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Report: Canada’s manufacturing economy shows positive signs as September PMI rises to 50.4

Automation Mag

Canada’s manufacturing economy showed improvement in September. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered at 50.4, Supported by marginal gains in new orders and employment, operating conditions in Canada’s manufacturing economy strengthened during September.

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Trilogy Machinery’s Processes and People Ensure Your Success

Fabricating & Metal Work

Added Flamholz, “I think, especially recently, a lot of distributors are only resellers, and they send fabricators back to the machine’s manufacturer to get service and support. Another bottleneck was the rush on computer components. Suppliers and manufacturers of these components couldn’t keep up with demand.

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Industry groups ask feds to shield supply chains from labour disputes

Canadian Manufacturing

Canada’s maritime supply chain has faced several labour disruptions over the past four years, on top of the backlogs and bottlenecks of the COVID-19 pandemic. The two main railways shut down operations for several days in August amid a lockout prompted by strike threats, halting freight and commuter traffic across the country.