Sat.Oct 21, 2017 - Fri.Oct 27, 2017

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Why traditional manufacturing theories don't work

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Complexity and variability are the new norm in modern business. Changing customer behaviour, shorter product lifecycles and a rising complexity in global supply chains is making life increasingly difficult for production planners.

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Industry 5.0: The Factory of the Future

Universal Robots

This phenomenon referred to as “Industry 5.0” or collaborative industries reflect a growing view amongst manufacturers of the need to respond to increasing demand amongst customers for a higher degree of individualization. In fact, 85 percent of manufacturers consider the “connected workforce” - that is robots and humans.

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The Impact of Tax Reform on Manufacturing

Manufacturers Alliance

Republicans plan to unveil their long-awaited tax reform package on November 1. Although the nine-page tax reform framework released in September was short on details, the plan highlights key changes to the tax code intended to reduce the tax burden on both individuals and companies, spark economic growth in the U.S., and make the tax laws more globally competitive.