October, 2021

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The Production Lifecycle and the New MESA Model – Part 1

MESA

Authored by John Clemons, MESA Marketing Committee Chair, based on an interview with Khris Kammer, MESA Model Sub-Committee Member The new MESA International Smart Manufacturing Model is under development and will be released very soon.

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How a top 10 pharma company tracks drug innovations and more with Feedly

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Case Study. This medical librarian team monitors diseases, drug pricing, innovations, and major political decisions affecting healthcare. Impact Curating relevant content for newsletters to inform recipients across the company Spending less than 1 hour daily on Feedly to select relevant insights Discovering and organizing open-source biopharma news in one place.

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Gartner announces Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

With limited budgets at their disposal, and CEOs demanding to focus on cost optimisation while also improving resilience, chief supply chain officer(CSCO) investments must be split in-between capabilities of different maturity, according to Gartner, Inc.

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Five Workforce Lessons From the Mars Missions

NIST

This blog is the eighth 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. “We choose to go to the Moon.

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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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[Podcast] Is AI the key to BOTH net-zero and greater profitability in cement manufacturing?

Seebo Manufacturing

How are leading cement manufacturers saving millions, boosting profits and cutting carbon emissions with Artificial Intelligence? How can cement manufacturers […]. The post [Podcast] Is AI the key to BOTH net-zero and greater profitability in cement manufacturing? appeared first on Seebo Blog.

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How to Overcome Deep-Hole Drilling Obstacles in Mold Machining

Mold Making Technology

Cross holes present their own unique drilling challenges such as same-same, smaller-larger and half-moon holes. Photo Credit: Allied Machine & Engineering Mold builders encounter many challenges when deep-hole drilling, including hole straightness, poor cutting tool life and excessive time spent in the hole. Troubleshooting these challenges requires a look at correct coolant flow, pressure and chip evacuation but begins with understanding the limitations of the cutting tools, toolholders and

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Metal Fabrication Equipment Accuracy – Amada Press Brake

DSIMN

DSI recently completed a sheet metal fabrication project that included creating security podiums for a long-standing customer. One of the machines used was our Amada HG 1003 Press Brake. The Amada Press Brake was chosen for this project because of its accuracy and ability for quick tool setups. That allows us to work rush jobs seamlessly and perform three or four times the number of setups every day compared to a non-automated press brake.

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Accenture acquires Advoco

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Accenture has acquired Advoco, one of the largest systems integrators for Infor EAM, the software-as-a-service suite for enterprise asset management (EAM).

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What is Blockchain 2.0 and Why Food Manufacturers Should Care

NIST

Believe it or not, the technology that brought you Bitcoin is beginning to make waves in the food manufacturing industry. This technology, called blockchain, is a digital ledger maintained across several computers, then linked through a peer-to-peer network. The system's design makes it difficult to change, hack or modify the data. In the past few years, however, this service – initially designed to protect cryptocurrency investments – has been revamped as Blockchain 2.0, allowing the same secur

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Kontron introduces its new extremely compact KWS 3000-CML workstation

Expo21xx

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), is expanding its portfolio with high-performance workstations for industrial and medical applications. The extremely compact KWS 3000-CML workstation combines the advantages of […]. The post Kontron introduces its new extremely compact KWS 3000-CML workstation appeared first on EXPO21XX.com NEWS.

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

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New Head of Operations Appointed

Breathe Technologies

New starters signal a breath of fresh air. New Head of Operations Appointed. Following a record quarter for the business, we have strengthened our team as a new Head of Operations is appointed. Adam Hughes joins Breathe Technologies with over 20 years of experience in mechanical engineering. His impressive background includes a lengthy stint at turnkey engineering specialists, DRB Group and brings with him a wealth of knowledge of managing end to end bespoke mechanical designs for an extensive r

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The Order to Cash Lifecycle and the New MESA Model – Part 1

MESA

Authored by John Clemons, MESA Marketing Committee Chair, based on an interview with Katerina Yamalidou, MESA Model Sub-Committee Member When MESA International started work on the new Smart Manufacturing Model, the question came up pretty quickly as to whether or not the order to cash lifecycle was going to be covered in the model.

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A Unique Metal Fabrication Project

DSIMN

What is this metal fabrication project? Axles for a scaled-down model train car? Center stands for a metal fabricated table? Roller hubs to hold heavy-gauge cable? Well, they are hubs but not to hold cable. These are actually center hubs for a tumbling machine built for a long standing, loyal DSI customer. A tumbling machine houses cradles or containments that hold tumbling media.

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Cegid launches Cegid Retail Live Store: a new generation of collaborative omnichannel in-store apps to help specialty retailers rapidly deploy the latest in-store innovations

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Cegid, a retail software vendor, is launching a new cloud-based omnichannel and collaborative store solution to help specialty retailers - from fashion and cosmetics to jewellery – implement the latest omnichannel services in-store.

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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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How Supplier Scouting Could Lead Manufacturers to Reshoring

NIST

The persisting crisis in the global supply chain has disrupted many small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) and put a premium on problem solving and short-term solutions for getting parts and supplies. While there are no easy answers to untangling these global supply chain challenges, the dynamic has created opportunity and momentum for supplier scouting.

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Pneumatic Systems & Components: An Industrial Guide | Trimantec

Trimantec

Industrial pneumatic systems and their components might sound like complex concepts to understand. Yet, their function and components are simple to grasp once you breakdown each device type. Many industries favor pneumatic equipment and integrate it into their machines because it is an easy way to keep maintenance costs low and keep their machines running longer.

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5 root cause analysis tools

Picomto

You should know that in the industrial field, the different manufacturing processes might encounter problems at any time with non-compliant parts for instance. Any equipment malfunction engenders productivity loss or even useless repair expenses. Despite the implementation of the best quality management systems, problems can still occur. Therefore, you must think [.].

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The Product Lifecycle in the New MESA Smart Manufacturing Model

MESA

Authored by John Clemons, MESA Marketing Committee Chair, based on an interview with Chris Monchinski, MESA Model Sub-Committee Member At this point, it’s not new news that MESA International is developing a new Smart Manufacturing Model. It covers a lot of ground with chapters on the lifecycles of supply chain, personnel, order to cash, product, production, and production assets.

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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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Robots Sanding Furniture? No Way!

Universal Robots

That’s a common reaction in the furniture industry when manufacturers try to envision bringing robots into sanding and polishing applications. And you can’t blame them; when it comes to shaping a plank of wood into the back of a chair or finish sanding cabinet doors or a headboard, automation hasn’t been as common – until recently.

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Covectra Platform chosen by luxury skincare brand Aprisa to provide beauty/cosmetic brand protection and anti-counterfeiting packaging

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Covectra, provider of track and trace solutions, has announced that Aprisa, provider of scientifically-based luxury skincare products, has chosen Covectra’s StellaGuard to serialise its luxury cosmetic skincare products.

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Sensor Technology Empowers Food Manufacturer

NIST

At the root, Food For The Sole's philosophy is simple – make the best tasting and most healthy portable foods for people headed out on adventures. As avid hikers, Julie Mosier and her son Henry didn’t like the boring and repetitive tasting products on the shelf, so they made their own. Food For The Sole makes healthy, dietary restriction friendly food that is different than what was on the market.

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Techedge Group acquires Axazure, top consulting Spanish firm for Microsoft Business Applications

Techedge Group

Axazure is the fastest growing Spanish firm in the Microsoft business applications market. Its team has worked for companies in 9 countries, both large enterprises and digital natives, helping them in their digital transformation and cloud adoption journeys.

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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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The 7 HACCP principles and their implementation using checklists

Picomto

HACCP or “Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points” is a control system of risks related to hygiene and health security in the agri-food sector. It is both a structured and preventive approach to food safety risks. Internationally recognized, this method is used as a mandatory quality tool across the EU in the [.]. L’article The 7 HACCP principles and their implementation using checklists est apparu en premier sur.

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Steps to Smarter Solutions

Polytron

Manufacturers look to Smart Manufacturing to solve business problems and show an ROI to fuel future phases. To help ensure early success for smart manufacturing initiatives, you must find the highest value opportunity in the first phase of the implementation. It is also important to answer the question, “What technology will help solve my problem for the lowest cost and deliver the highest benefit?

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WINA Expands Online CAD Database

Manufacturing.net

The company, No. 11 on ID's Big 50 List, has added over 50,000 c-parts to the Würth CADalog.

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UK supply chain recovery remains barely half pre-pandemic levels

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The UK is suffering the slowest recovery of any major economy, with order volumes down by half compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from Tradeshift, the B2B digital network facilitating trade transactions between buyers and suppliers globally.

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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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Certainty exceeds discounts in 2021 peak trading

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Global supply chain disruption could not have come at a worse time for UK retailers desperate to maximise the potential of an ever growing online customer base during peak trading season. But with costs spiralling and many products unlikely to arrive in the country in time for Christmas, let alone Black Friday, retailers need to bring plans forward if peak season is to deliver an essential revenue boost.

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FourKites Accelerates Growth Plans in EMEA with Addition of New Senior Leadership

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Marc Boileau joins FourKites, the real-time supply chain visibility platform as Senior Vice President, Sales and Carrier Operations, EMEA. Boileau will accelerate the company’s European expansion, bringing tenured supply chain experience and an aggressive strategy to build partnerships with both carriers and shippers.

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8 Reasons to Use Air Freight Services for Your Business

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Ken Jackson, freelance writer If your business requires shipping high value but low volume cargo, you’re probably considering air freight services. But there is often understandable hesitancy about actually following through with this idea.

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Sustainability: Retail’s say-do gap

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

As the UN Cop26 climate conference approaches and in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, retailers are actively seeking out more sustainable ways of operating, a research report from Visualsoft and Klarna has revealed.

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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.