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Manufacturing Industry 4.0 needs to modernize operations says Info-Tech

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — Info-Tech Research Group’s latest research report says the manufacturing sector is often the slowest to recover from labour shortages and disruptions. In its recent report titled The Durable Goods Manufacturing Industry 4.0

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What is Lean Manufacturing and how apply it to your company

Nexus Integra

Also known as “lean production”, this work philosophy is essential for any company that is part of Industry 4.0. What is Lean Manufacturing? Among the most famous methodologies that form part of Industry 4.0, Lean Manufacturing stands out. Lean Manufacturing and 4.0

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The Future of Smart Supply Chain with Industry 4.0

ATS

Once the supply chain experiences challenges, manufacturers will almost immediately see higher prices, longer delivery times and extended resource time to make alternate plans and maintain customer relations. Supply chain digital transformation — driven by Industry 4.0 Digital transformation in logistics and supply chain.

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Siemens Factory in Switzerland Wins Award for Production and Supply Chain Resilience

i4.0 today

This is thanks to preventive measures such as a “risk radar” for early identification of global risks in the supply chain, a high level of data transparency across the entire value chain, and seamless collaboration with purchasing, logistics, development, and sales departments. Both underline the plant’s clear focus on sustainability.

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Comau Leverages Advanced Automation to Deliver Faster Time-to-Market and Enhanced Flexibility for the New Alfa Romeo Tonale

i4.0 today

As part of Comau’s lean manufacturing approach, the automated and semi-automated production solution is based on the proprietary ComauFlex technology, nicknamed Butterfly due to its impressive agility and use of suspended robots. For more information, please visit www.comau.com. Today Magazine.

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Rightshoring: Discover Your Component Sourcing Sweet-spot

i4.0 today

Especially in light of the pandemic, which highlighted significant vulnerabilities in global logistics and supply risks. Including the end-to-end supply chain from tool design to moulding production, finishing and assembly, along with all the logistical processes and associated stock management costs.

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Building a Sustainable Supply Chain in the Era of Accountability

i4.0 today

Exploring greener transportation alternatives, such as electric or hybrid vehicles, biofuels, or even using rail or waterways when feasible, further contributes to reducing the carbon footprint associated with logistics. Incorporating circular economy principles into the supply chain is another effective approach.