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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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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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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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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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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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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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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.