August, 2021

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Making the Production Asset Lifecycle Smarter – Part 1

MESA

Authored by John Clemons, MESA Marketing Committee Chair, based on an interview with Ananth Seshan, MESA Model Sub-Committee Member MESA International is developing a new MESA Smart Manufacturing model. It covers a lot of ground and includes chapters on the lifecycles of supply chain, personnel, order to cash, product, production, and production assets.

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Using AI to sort technical updates from news commentary during the SolarWinds attack: A case study

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Case Study. How one cybersecurity analyst leveraged Feedly to proactively evaluate news around the breach and protect his company and their clients and stakeholders. Back in 2020, it wasn’t hard to find information about the SolarWinds breach. In fact, the problem for cybersecurity analysts like Drew Gallis was the deafening noise of commentary about the breach.

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Supply chain security: local vs global

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Britain is the main source of imports for Ireland, making up more than 20 per cent in 2018 and 2019, despite uncertainty around the UK’s departure from the EU, according to the Central Statistics Office.

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MEP National Network by the Numbers: Industry Highlights

NIST

This is the first in a series of blogs examining the sectoral composition of the MEP National NetworkTM client project activity. The MEP National Network has assisted over 26,800 unique manufacturing clients in every U.S. state and Puerto Rico and has completed over 71,600 projects with a total impact value of over $96 billion while creating or retaining nearly 530,000 jobs in the last five fiscal years.1 That’s a lot of manufacturers, a lot of projects, a lot of impact, and a lot of jobs!

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Machining Solutions Provider – DSI Podcast

DSIMN

Decimet Sales Inc., a sheet metal fabricator and machining solutions provider was recently featured in a podcast for Minnesota Made, a program that highlights local business leaders and movers and shakers of Minnesota based companies. Jason Webb, the host of the podcast talks with Noah Stark, one of our Sales Consultants and RFQ Manager, Troy Brake, Operations Manager and Lisa Horn, our Engineering Manager.

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Understanding Industrial Automation in Industry 4.0

Trimantec

Are you excited that the future of American manufacturing is looking brighter due to reshoring? We think it’s great too, but have you noticed something different? Manufacturing has changed. There are new technologies and jargon, such as talk of Industry 4.0, robots, co-robots, and the Internet of Things (IoT). While the U.S. was sidelined by offshoring, other countries were advancing automation technologies to capture maximum efficiencies.

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How a WillowTree cybersecurity analyst gathers threat intelligence in just 30 minutes a day

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Case Study. Drew Gallis, analyst at WillowTree, leverages Feedly for Cybersecurity to track cyber threats across the company’s supply chain and protect clients. Impact Keeps track of critical vulnerabilities in the supply chain so he can react quickly. Went from spending 2-3 hours sorting through threat intelligence news to 30 minutes of reading only the most relevant articles.

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Rhenus to showcase total supply chain solution at ChemUK 2021

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Logistics specialist Rhenus is set to showcase its supply chain expertise at this year’s ChemUK exhibition. The two-day event is running between 15 and 16 September at the NEC, Birmingham UK.

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What is Workforce Innovation?

NIST

This blog is the sixth in a monthly series brought to you by the America Works initiative. As a part of the MEP National Network’s goal of supporting the growth of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies, this series focuses on innovative approaches, and uncovering the latest trends in manufacturing workforce development. V’principe, da. In Russian, it means, “In principle, yes.

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New Turning Center Lathe Increases Production for DSI

DSIMN

Great news! DSI has a new, PUMA TT2100SYY, Doosan Machine Turning Center. This top-of-the-line machine is everything anyone ever wanted in a lathe. With 8 and 10-inch, twin spindles, twin turrets with dual Y-axis, the TT2100SYY provides high productivity capabilities for DSI customers. Now production can double by utilizing an upper and lower turret while the left and right spindle spins at 5000 revolutions per minute. 100 mm Y-axis stroke.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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RFID in Manufacturing Making a Comeback!

Polytron

We have recently seen a significant uptick in manufacturers interested in using RFID to: Track Work-in-Process (WIP) in real-time Manage Inventory Levels in real-time Track Tooling location and usage Ensure correct parts used in Assembly The cost of implementing RFID continues to drop as RFID readers and tags become more cost effective while functionality increases.

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GIL Automations Limited Signs-Off Partnership With Siemens Energy

Gil Automation

GIL Automations Limited made history in the Nigerian Oil & Gas Space by signing a partnership with Siemens Energy as Nigerian local partner for turbo machinery products such as turbines, compressors and renewable energy. This relationship is an extension to our 10 years successful business relationship with other divisions of Siemens in Nigeria.

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Sources Sought: Optimizing Facilities to Ensure Reliability and Maintainability of Large Metal 3D Printers

NCMS

NCMS is assisting the U.S. Army in seeking an industry partner that has the expertise and knowledge to evaluate facility specs and understand its capabilities to meet and /or exceed the requirements for the installation and operation of a large sub-section metal 3D printer. More details/specifications are available. Please contact opportunities@ncms.org for a copy of […] The post Sources Sought: Optimizing Facilities to Ensure Reliability and Maintainability of Large Metal 3D Printers app

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Borrow these employee engagement practices from the logistics sector

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By James Scott, CEO & Founder of Thrive.app. The pandemic created an unprecedented employee experience for many industries: That of a workforce that was suddenly dispersed, remote, and disconnected.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

Unlock the full potential of CNC machining with our comprehensive design guide. Learn how to optimize your designs for precision, efficiency, and cost savings. Gain key insights on part complexity, tolerances, materials, finishes, and much more. Whether you’re developing prototypes or production parts, our guide offers practical tips to streamline your process and ensure high-quality results.

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Hawaiian Chip Company Passes Third-Party Audit

NIST

Hawaiian Chip Company began in 2000 and is best known for unique, boldly flavored sweet potato and taro chips. Its products are made using only the highest-quality local Hawaiian produce, including Okinawan sweet potatoes, taro grown on the Big Island and Oahu's North Shore, and golden sweet potatoes grown on Molokai. These chips are the creation of Jimmy Chan, who was inspired by professional chef Emeril Lagasse.

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Feet for a Mobile Marker Bracket Board

DSIMN

Sometimes a customer will come in thinking what they have drawn up and presented will work in the fabrication production process. Most often this is not the case. A drawing may look good structurally but when manufactured to the drawing’s specs, tolerances, bend allowances and welds may be off, thickness of steel may be too thin, holes may be drilled in the wrong position and a host of other problems may exist.

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Anti-Drunk Driving Tech Featured in Infrastructure Bill

Manufacturing.net

In 2010, the U.S. spent $52 billion in economic costs on alcohol-involved crashes.

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Intalio recognised in 2021 Gartner Peer Insights’ ‘Voice of the Customer’: Content Services Platforms vendor

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

In recognition of its commitment to deliver customer-centric products and services, Intalio has been recognised for Content Services Platforms in the Gartner Peer Insights ‘Voice of the Customer’ report.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Sedex analysis of global supply chain data reveals insights on gender inequalities in the workplace and the power of data for driving equality goals

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

New analysis from Sedex, one of the world’s leading ethical trade membership organisations, has revealed insights on gender roles within global supply chains from its members, as it calls for all businesses to collect gender data.

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Developing a New Era for Smarter Food Safety

NIST

In 2018, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed that June 7 every year would be celebrated as World Food Safety Day. In 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations decided to jointly facilitate the observance. The purpose of this day is to “inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market access, tourism and sustainabl

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Analytics immaturity hindering promotional campaigns for top UK grocers

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Almost three-quarters (74%) of the UK’s top grocery retailers view a lack of prescriptive and actionable insights as their top operational barrier to improving promotions performance, research by Symphony RetailAI has revealed, the global provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and manufacturers, has revealed.

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Checkmarx acquires software supply chain security provider, Dustico

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Checkmarx, the global provider of developer-centric application security testing (AST) solutions, has acquired Dustico, a SaaS-based solution that detects malicious attacks and backdoors in open source software supply chains.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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What does the Edge mean for IoT?

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

A lot has been written about the IoT revolution and how the technology has the capability to revolutionise industries, transform productivity and unlock new levels of insight. But for those intrigued by the possibilities and looking to dip their toe in the water, the potential myths of high price point, infrastructure and connectivity challenges, as well as the required skill set can be significant hurdles that seem insurmountable.

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Latest software releases from BluJay offer new capabilities to further support frictionless global trade

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

BluJay Solutions, provider of global supply chain software and services, has released version 21.2 of its transportation, distribution, and global trade software applications. With a focus on providing high-efficiency user experiences, BluJay’s latest releases offer shippers, logistics service providers, freight forwarders and customs brokers with expanded capabilities, integrations, and the most current compliance updates available.

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Digital sea change for shipping and global supply chains

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Mohan Naidu, FPT UK Managing Director. The international shipping industry is responsible for the carriage of around 90% of world trade.

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Sources Sought: Ship Hull Cleaning Using Autonomous Robotic Solutions

NCMS

NCMS is assisting the U.S. Navy in seeking a partner with capabilities to autonomously clean ship hulls. Background Biofouling on ship hulls poses multiple problems for ship operators and maintainers. Biofouling increases flow resistance, raises fuel consumption, and disturbs marine ecosystems. Cleaning ship hulls using traditional mechanical methods is time-consuming and labor-intensive, produces large amounts […] The post Sources Sought: Ship Hull Cleaning Using Autonomous Robotic Soluti

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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Manufacturer Offers Workers Up to $3,000 to Get Vaccine

Manufacturing.net

It's being called the most generous vaccine incentive program in the world.

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Tyson to Mandate Vaccines

Manufacturing.net

The meat giant said fewer than half its workers are currently vaccinated.

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Tyson to Mandate Vaccines

Manufacturing.net

The meat giant said fewer than half its workers are currently vaccinated.

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Hard Mountain Dew to Hit Stores Early Next Year

Manufacturing.net

PepsiCo and Boston Beer are partnering on the new malt beverage.

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A Journey to Efficiency & Excellence in Manufacturing

Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.